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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.70, 1,462.35 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.70, 1,462.35 and 617.63 is: 852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.70 : 1,462.35 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.70/1,462.35 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.70x = 1,462.35 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.70x = 903,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,191.23/1,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.31

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