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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.34, 1,462.08 and 617.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.34, 1,462.08 and 617.29 is: 851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.34 : 1,462.08 = 617.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.34/1,462.08 = 617.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.34x = 1,462.08 × 617.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.34x = 902,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,527.36/1,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.97

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