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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.45, 1,462.29 and 617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.45, 1,462.29 and 617.43 is: 852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.45 : 1,462.29 = 617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.45/1,462.29 = 617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.45x = 1,462.29 × 617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.45x = 902,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,861.71/1,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.20

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