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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.51, 1,462.42 and 617.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.51, 1,462.42 and 617.56 is: 852.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.51 : 1,462.42 = 617.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.51/1,462.42 = 617.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.51x = 1,462.42 × 617.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.51x = 903,129.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,129.21/1,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.40

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