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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.89 and 641.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.16, 1,494.89 and 641.22 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.16 : 1,494.89 = 641.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.16/1,494.89 = 641.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.16x = 1,494.89 × 641.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.16x = 958,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,553.37/1,083.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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