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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.86, 1,462.55 and 617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.86, 1,462.55 and 617.73 is: 852.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.86 : 1,462.55 = 617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.86/1,462.55 = 617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.86x = 1,462.55 × 617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.86x = 903,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,457.92/1,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.44

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