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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,494.96 and 641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,494.96 and 641.41 is: 884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,494.96 = 641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,494.96 = 641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,494.96 × 641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 958,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,882.29/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.73

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