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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.08, 1,455.04 and 640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.08, 1,455.04 and 640 is: 883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.08 : 1,455.04 = 640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.08/1,455.04 = 640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.08x = 1,455.04 × 640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.08x = 931,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,225.60/1,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.45

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