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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.76, 1,462.60 and 611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.76, 1,462.60 and 611.70 is: 844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.76 : 1,462.60 = 611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.76/1,462.60 = 611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.76x = 1,462.60 × 611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.76x = 894,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,672.42/1,059.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.22

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