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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059, 1,460.80 and 616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059, 1,460.80 and 616.80 is: 850.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059 : 1,460.80 = 616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059/1,460.80 = 616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059x = 1,460.80 × 616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059x = 901,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,021.44/1,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.82

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