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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.40, 1,461.60 and 617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.40, 1,461.60 and 617.20 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.40 : 1,461.60 = 617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.40/1,461.60 = 617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.40x = 1,461.60 × 617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.40x = 902,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,099.52/1,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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