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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.83, 1,495.20 and 641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.83, 1,495.20 and 641.48 is: 884.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.83 : 1,495.20 = 641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.83/1,495.20 = 641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.83x = 1,495.20 × 641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.83x = 959,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,133.42/1,083.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.95

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