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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.67, 1,493.52 and 640.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.67, 1,493.52 and 640.11 is: 883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.67 : 1,493.52 = 640.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.67/1,493.52 = 640.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.67x = 1,493.52 × 640.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.67x = 956,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,017.09/1,082.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.02

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