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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.36, 1,495.43 and 641.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.36, 1,495.43 and 641.27 is: 885.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.36 : 1,495.43 = 641.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.36/1,495.43 = 641.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.36x = 1,495.43 × 641.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.36x = 958,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,963.71/1,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.18

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