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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.41, 1,493.50 and 640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.41, 1,493.50 and 640.24 is: 883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.41 : 1,493.50 = 640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.41/1,493.50 = 640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.41x = 1,493.50 × 640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.41x = 956,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,198.44/1,082.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.40

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