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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.10, 1,461.07 and 616.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.10, 1,461.07 and 616.88 is: 851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.10 : 1,461.07 = 616.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.10/1,461.07 = 616.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.10x = 1,461.07 × 616.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.10x = 901,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,304.86/1,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.01

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