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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.68, 1,462.40 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.68, 1,462.40 and 640.04 is: 883.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.68 : 1,462.40 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.68/1,462.40 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.68x = 1,462.40 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.68x = 935,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,994.50/1,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.28

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