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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.88, 1,462.44 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.88, 1,462.44 and 640.12 is: 883.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.88 : 1,462.44 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.88/1,462.44 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.88x = 1,462.44 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.88x = 936,137.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,137.09/1,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.25

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