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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.39, 1,463.64 and 687.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.39, 1,463.64 and 687.35 is: 948.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.39 : 1,463.64 = 687.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.39/1,463.64 = 687.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.39x = 1,463.64 × 687.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.39x = 1,006,032.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,032.95/1,060.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.74

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