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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.26, 1,463.30 and 612.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.26, 1,463.30 and 612.20 is: 844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.26 : 1,463.30 = 612.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.26/1,463.30 = 612.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.26x = 1,463.30 × 612.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.26x = 895,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,821.88/1,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.91

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