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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.13, 1,426.07 and 640.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.13, 1,426.07 and 640.28 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.13 : 1,426.07 = 640.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.13/1,426.07 = 640.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.13x = 1,426.07 × 640.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.13x = 913,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,084.10/1,033.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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