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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.43, 1,462.66 and 873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.43, 1,462.66 and 873.62 is: 1,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.43 : 1,462.66 = 873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.43/1,462.66 = 873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.43x = 1,462.66 × 873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.43x = 1,277,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,805.02/1,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.99

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