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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.77, 1,495.31 and 641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.77, 1,495.31 and 641.51 is: 885.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.77 : 1,495.31 = 641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.77/1,495.31 = 641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.77x = 1,495.31 × 641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.77x = 959,245.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,245.63/1,083.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.10

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