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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.45, 1,463.12 and 687.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.45, 1,463.12 and 687.44 is: 948.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.45 : 1,463.12 = 687.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.45/1,463.12 = 687.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.45x = 1,463.12 × 687.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.45x = 1,005,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,803.78/1,060.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.47

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