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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.64, 1,462.23 and 611.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.64, 1,462.23 and 611.53 is: 843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.64 : 1,462.23 = 611.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.64/1,462.23 = 611.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.64x = 1,462.23 × 611.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.64x = 894,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,199.60/1,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.87

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