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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.28, 1,494.83 and 641.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.28, 1,494.83 and 641.10 is: 884.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.28 : 1,494.83 = 641.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.28/1,494.83 = 641.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.28x = 1,494.83 × 641.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.28x = 958,335.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,335.51/1,083.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.66

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