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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.85, 1,495.90 and 641.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.85, 1,495.90 and 641.99 is: 886.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.85 : 1,495.90 = 641.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.85/1,495.90 = 641.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.85x = 1,495.90 × 641.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.85x = 960,357.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,357.38/1,083.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.06

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