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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.37, 1,461.81 and 617.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.37, 1,461.81 and 617.35 is: 851.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.37 : 1,461.81 = 617.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.37/1,461.81 = 617.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.37x = 1,461.81 × 617.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.37x = 902,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,448.40/1,059.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.87

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