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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.60, 1,495.37 and 641.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.60, 1,495.37 and 641.71 is: 885.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.60 : 1,495.37 = 641.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.60/1,495.37 = 641.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.60x = 1,495.37 × 641.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.60x = 959,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,593.88/1,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.56

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