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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.21 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.21 and 618.23 is: 853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.29 : 1,463.21 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.29/1,463.21 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.29x = 1,463.21 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.29x = 904,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,605.52/1,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.17

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