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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.39, 1,461.92 and 617.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.39, 1,461.92 and 617.31 is: 851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.39 : 1,461.92 = 617.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.39/1,461.92 = 617.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.39x = 1,461.92 × 617.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.39x = 902,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,454.75/1,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.86

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