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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.26, 1,398.21 and 640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.26, 1,398.21 and 640.24 is: 883.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.26 : 1,398.21 = 640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.26/1,398.21 = 640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.26x = 1,398.21 × 640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.26x = 895,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,187.68/1,013.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.47

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