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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.41, 1,462.86 and 618.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.41, 1,462.86 and 618.05 is: 852.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.41 : 1,462.86 = 618.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.41/1,462.86 = 618.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.41x = 1,462.86 × 618.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.41x = 904,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,116.05/1,060.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.61

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