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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.30, 1,462.88 and 612.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.30, 1,462.88 and 612.11 is: 844.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.30 : 1,462.88 = 612.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.30/1,462.88 = 612.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.30x = 1,462.88 × 612.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.30x = 895,448.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,448.66/1,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.52

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