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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.92, 1,462.40 and 640.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.92, 1,462.40 and 640.18 is: 883.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.92 : 1,462.40 = 640.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.92/1,462.40 = 640.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.92x = 1,462.40 × 640.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.92x = 936,199.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,199.23/1,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.27

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