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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.66, 1,494.09 and 640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.66, 1,494.09 and 640.80 is: 884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.66 : 1,494.09 = 640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.66/1,494.09 = 640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.66x = 1,494.09 × 640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.66x = 957,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,412.87/1,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.32

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