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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.41, 1,461.94 and 617.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.41, 1,461.94 and 617.24 is: 851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.41 : 1,461.94 = 617.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.41/1,461.94 = 617.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.41x = 1,461.94 × 617.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.41x = 902,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,369.96/1,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.76

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