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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.44, 1,463.22 and 640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.44, 1,463.22 and 640.68 is: 884.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.44 : 1,463.22 = 640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.44/1,463.22 = 640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.44x = 1,463.22 × 640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.44x = 937,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,455.79/1,060.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.03

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