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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.34, 1,462.70 and 811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.34, 1,462.70 and 811.31 is: 1,119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.34 : 1,462.70 = 811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.34/1,462.70 = 811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.34x = 1,462.70 × 811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.34x = 1,186,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,699.08/1,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.17

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