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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.45, 1,495.36 and 641.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.45, 1,495.36 and 641.57 is: 885.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.45 : 1,495.36 = 641.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.45/1,495.36 = 641.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.45x = 1,495.36 × 641.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.45x = 959,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,374.91/1,083.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.48

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