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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.03, 1,494.55 and 640.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.03, 1,494.55 and 640.94 is: 884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.03 : 1,494.55 = 640.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.03/1,494.55 = 640.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.03x = 1,494.55 × 640.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.03x = 957,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,910.21/1,083.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.48

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