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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.35, 1,494.82 and 641.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.35, 1,494.82 and 641.36 is: 884.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.35 : 1,494.82 = 641.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.35/1,494.82 = 641.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.35x = 1,494.82 × 641.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.35x = 958,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,717.76/1,083.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.96

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