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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.47 and 640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.47 and 640.88 is: 884.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.97 : 1,494.47 = 640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.97/1,494.47 = 640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.97x = 1,494.47 × 640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.97x = 957,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,765.26/1,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.39

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