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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.80, 1,493.88 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.80, 1,493.88 and 640.48 is: 883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.80 : 1,493.88 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.80/1,493.88 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.80x = 1,493.88 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.80x = 956,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,800.26/1,082.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.64

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