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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.58, 1,426.60 and 640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.58, 1,426.60 and 640.38 is: 883.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.58 : 1,426.60 = 640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.58/1,426.60 = 640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.58x = 1,426.60 × 640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.58x = 913,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,566.11/1,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.89

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