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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.90, 1,463.05 and 640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.90, 1,463.05 and 640.27 is: 883.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.90 : 1,463.05 = 640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.90/1,463.05 = 640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.90x = 1,463.05 × 640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.90x = 936,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,747.02/1,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.81

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