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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,462.08 and 639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,462.08 and 639.68 is: 882.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,462.08 = 639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,462.08 = 639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,462.08 × 639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 935,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,263.33/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.66

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