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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.15, 1,463.10 and 618.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.15, 1,463.10 and 618.04 is: 852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.15 : 1,463.10 = 618.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.15/1,463.10 = 618.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.15x = 1,463.10 × 618.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.15x = 904,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,254.32/1,060.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.95

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