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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.84, 1,494.23 and 640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.84, 1,494.23 and 640.67 is: 884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.84 : 1,494.23 = 640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.84/1,494.23 = 640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.84x = 1,494.23 × 640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.84x = 957,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,308.33/1,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.07

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