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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.07, 1,461.60 and 611.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.07, 1,461.60 and 611.02 is: 843.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.07 : 1,461.60 = 611.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.07/1,461.60 = 611.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.07x = 1,461.60 × 611.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.07x = 893,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,061.89/1,059.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.25

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