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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.38, 1,495.08 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.38, 1,495.08 and 641.12 is: 884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.38 : 1,495.08 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.38/1,495.08 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.38x = 1,495.08 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.38x = 958,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,518.21/1,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.75

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