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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,495.86 and 641.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,495.86 and 641.73 is: 885.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,495.86 = 641.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,495.86 = 641.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,495.86 × 641.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 959,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,938.24/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.71

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