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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.22 and 617.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.22 and 617.39 is: 852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,462.22 = 617.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,462.22 = 617.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,462.22 × 617.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 902,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,760.01/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.08

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