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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.67 and 640.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.67 and 640.98 is: 884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.16 : 1,494.67 = 640.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.16/1,494.67 = 640.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.16x = 1,494.67 × 640.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.16x = 958,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,053.58/1,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.50

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