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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.38, 1,463.39 and 612.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.38, 1,463.39 and 612.35 is: 845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.38 : 1,463.39 = 612.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.38/1,463.39 = 612.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.38x = 1,463.39 × 612.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.38x = 896,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,096.49/1,060.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.07

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