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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.03, 1,462.49 and 640.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.03, 1,462.49 and 640.22 is: 883.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.03 : 1,462.49 = 640.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.03/1,462.49 = 640.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.03x = 1,462.49 × 640.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.03x = 936,312.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,312.15/1,060.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.29

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