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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.05, 1,425.66 and 640.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.05, 1,425.66 and 640.39 is: 882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.05 : 1,425.66 = 640.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.05/1,425.66 = 640.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.05x = 1,425.66 × 640.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.05x = 912,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,978.41/1,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.92

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