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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,426.56 and 640.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,426.56 and 640.85 is: 884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,426.56 = 640.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,426.56 = 640.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,426.56 × 640.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 914,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,210.98/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.87

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