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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.82, 1,462.28 and 640.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.82, 1,462.28 and 640.10 is: 883.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.82 : 1,462.28 = 640.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.82/1,462.28 = 640.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.82x = 1,462.28 × 640.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.82x = 936,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,005.88/1,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.18

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