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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060, 1,462.71 and 640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060, 1,462.71 and 640.42 is: 883.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060 : 1,462.71 = 640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060/1,462.71 = 640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060x = 1,462.71 × 640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060x = 936,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,748.74/1,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.73

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