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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.48, 1,432.80 and 640.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.48, 1,432.80 and 640.01 is: 883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.48 : 1,432.80 = 640.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.48/1,432.80 = 640.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.48x = 1,432.80 × 640.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.48x = 916,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,999.16/1,038.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.02

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