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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.34, 1,494.94 and 641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.34, 1,494.94 and 641.28 is: 884.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.34 : 1,494.94 = 641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.34/1,494.94 = 641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.34x = 1,494.94 × 641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.34x = 958,675.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,675.12/1,083.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.93

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