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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.22, 1,463.12 and 640.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.22, 1,463.12 and 640.57 is: 884.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.22 : 1,463.12 = 640.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.22/1,463.12 = 640.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.22x = 1,463.12 × 640.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.22x = 937,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,230.78/1,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.00

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