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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.31 and 612.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.29, 1,463.31 and 612.27 is: 845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.29 : 1,463.31 = 612.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.29/1,463.31 = 612.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.29x = 1,463.31 × 612.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.29x = 895,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,940.81/1,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.00

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