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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.10, 1,461.59 and 617.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.10, 1,461.59 and 617.14 is: 851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.10 : 1,461.59 = 617.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.10/1,461.59 = 617.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.10x = 1,461.59 × 617.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.10x = 902,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,005.65/1,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.67

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