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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.08, 1,463.12 and 640.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.08, 1,463.12 and 640.50 is: 884.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.08 : 1,463.12 = 640.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.08/1,463.12 = 640.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.08x = 1,463.12 × 640.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.08x = 937,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,125.16/1,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.01

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