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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.36, 1,463.22 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.36, 1,463.22 and 687.28 is: 948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.36 : 1,463.22 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.36/1,463.22 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.36x = 1,463.22 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.36x = 1,005,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,641.84/1,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.40

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