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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,463.88 and 640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,463.88 and 640.96 is: 884.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,463.88 = 640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,463.88 = 640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,463.88 × 640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 938,288.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,288.52/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.51

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