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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.52, 1,398.60 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.52, 1,398.60 and 640.44 is: 883.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.52 : 1,398.60 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.52/1,398.60 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.52x = 1,398.60 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.52x = 895,719.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,719.38/1,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.77

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