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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.43, 1,495.41 and 641.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.43, 1,495.41 and 641.46 is: 885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.43 : 1,495.41 = 641.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.43/1,495.41 = 641.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.43x = 1,495.41 × 641.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.43x = 959,245.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,245.70/1,083.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.38

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