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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.08, 1,494.05 and 640.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.08, 1,494.05 and 640.89 is: 884.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.08 : 1,494.05 = 640.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.08/1,494.05 = 640.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.08x = 1,494.05 × 640.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.08x = 957,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,521.70/1,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.08

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