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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.96, 1,426.04 and 640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.96, 1,426.04 and 640.22 is: 883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.96 : 1,426.04 = 640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.96/1,426.04 = 640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.96x = 1,426.04 × 640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.96x = 912,969.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,969.00/1,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.84

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