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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.76, 1,426 and 640.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.76, 1,426 and 640.52 is: 883.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.76 : 1,426 = 640.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.76/1,426 = 640.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.76x = 1,426 × 640.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.76x = 913,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,381.52/1,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.55

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