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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.77, 1,462.40 and 617.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.77, 1,462.40 and 617.72 is: 852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.77 : 1,462.40 = 617.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.77/1,462.40 = 617.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.77x = 1,462.40 × 617.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.77x = 903,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,343.33/1,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.39

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