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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.49, 1,462.08 and 617.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.49, 1,462.08 and 617.41 is: 852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.49 : 1,462.08 = 617.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.49/1,462.08 = 617.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.49x = 1,462.08 × 617.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.49x = 902,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,702.81/1,059.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.02

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