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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.18, 1,463.62 and 711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.18, 1,463.62 and 711.06 is: 981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.18 : 1,463.62 = 711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.18/1,463.62 = 711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.18x = 1,463.62 × 711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.18x = 1,040,721.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,721.64/1,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.65

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