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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,493.84 and 640.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,493.84 and 640.33 is: 883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,493.84 = 640.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,493.84 = 640.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,493.84 × 640.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 956,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,548.43/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.52

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