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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.98, 1,426.05 and 640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.98, 1,426.05 and 640.22 is: 883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.98 : 1,426.05 = 640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.98/1,426.05 = 640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.98x = 1,426.05 × 640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.98x = 912,978.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,978.60/1,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.83

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