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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.63, 1,462.29 and 617.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.63, 1,462.29 and 617.79 is: 852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.63 : 1,462.29 = 617.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.63/1,462.29 = 617.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.63x = 1,462.29 × 617.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.63x = 903,388.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,388.14/1,059.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.55

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