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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.22, 1,463.76 and 706.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.22, 1,463.76 and 706.64 is: 975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.22 : 1,463.76 = 706.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.22/1,463.76 = 706.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.22x = 1,463.76 × 706.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.22x = 1,034,351.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,351.37/1,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.60

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