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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.44, 1,493.55 and 640.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.44, 1,493.55 and 640.18 is: 883.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.44 : 1,493.55 = 640.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.44/1,493.55 = 640.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.44x = 1,493.55 × 640.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.44x = 956,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,140.84/1,082.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.32

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