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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.84 and 812.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.84 and 812.62 is: 1,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,463.84 = 812.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,463.84 = 812.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,463.84 × 812.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 1,189,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,545.66/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.70

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