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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.60, 1,463.91 and 640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.60, 1,463.91 and 640.96 is: 884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.60 : 1,463.91 = 640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.60/1,463.91 = 640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.60x = 1,463.91 × 640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.60x = 938,307.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,307.75/1,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.70

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