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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.87, 1,460.44 and 638.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.87, 1,460.44 and 638.32 is: 881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.87 : 1,460.44 = 638.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.87/1,460.44 = 638.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.87x = 1,460.44 × 638.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.87x = 932,228.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,228.06/1,057.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.23

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