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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.13, 1,462.98 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.13, 1,462.98 and 646.13 is: 891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.13 : 1,462.98 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.13/1,462.98 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.13x = 1,462.98 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.13x = 945,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,267.95/1,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.66

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