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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.33, 1,463.55 and 640.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.33, 1,463.55 and 640.72 is: 884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.33 : 1,463.55 = 640.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.33/1,463.55 = 640.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.33x = 1,463.55 × 640.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.33x = 937,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,725.76/1,060.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.37

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