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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.81, 1,493.58 and 640.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.81, 1,493.58 and 640.41 is: 883.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.81 : 1,493.58 = 640.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.81/1,493.58 = 640.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.81x = 1,493.58 × 640.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.81x = 956,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,500.37/1,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.35

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