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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.92, 1,495.59 and 641.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.92, 1,495.59 and 641.89 is: 885.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.92 : 1,495.59 = 641.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.92/1,495.59 = 641.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.92x = 1,495.59 × 641.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.92x = 960,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,004.27/1,083.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.68

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