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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.31, 1,463.57 and 618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.31, 1,463.57 and 618.13 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.31 : 1,463.57 = 618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.31/1,463.57 = 618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.31x = 1,463.57 × 618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.31x = 904,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,674.41/1,060.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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