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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.27, 1,462.96 and 618.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.27, 1,462.96 and 618.19 is: 852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.27 : 1,462.96 = 618.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.27/1,462.96 = 618.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.27x = 1,462.96 × 618.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.27x = 904,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,387.24/1,060.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.98

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