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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.10, 1,462.97 and 618.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.10, 1,462.97 and 618.14 is: 853.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.10 : 1,462.97 = 618.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.10/1,462.97 = 618.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.10x = 1,462.97 × 618.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.10x = 904,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,320.28/1,060.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.05

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