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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.48 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.97, 1,494.48 and 641.12 is: 884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.97 : 1,494.48 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.97/1,494.48 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.97x = 1,494.48 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.97x = 958,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,135.95/1,082.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.73

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