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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.90, 1,462.38 and 611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.90, 1,462.38 and 611.76 is: 844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.90 : 1,462.38 = 611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.90/1,462.38 = 611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.90x = 1,462.38 × 611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.90x = 894,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,625.59/1,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.07

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