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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.13, 1,461.97 and 811.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.13, 1,461.97 and 811.46 is: 1,119.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.13 : 1,461.97 = 811.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.13/1,461.97 = 811.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.13x = 1,461.97 × 811.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.13x = 1,186,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,330.18/1,060.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.04

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