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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.76, 1,460.31 and 638.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.76, 1,460.31 and 638.24 is: 881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.76 : 1,460.31 = 638.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.76/1,460.31 = 638.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.76x = 1,460.31 × 638.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.76x = 932,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,022.15/1,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.12

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