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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.95, 1,462.22 and 617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.95, 1,462.22 and 617.69 is: 852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.95 : 1,462.22 = 617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.95/1,462.22 = 617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.95x = 1,462.22 × 617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.95x = 903,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,195.58/1,059.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.11

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