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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.95, 1,497.35 and 642.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.95, 1,497.35 and 642.85 is: 887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.95 : 1,497.35 = 642.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.95/1,497.35 = 642.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.95x = 1,497.35 × 642.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.95x = 962,571.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,571.45/1,084.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.20

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