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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.17 and 662.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.17 and 662.55 is: 914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,463.17 = 662.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,463.17 = 662.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,463.17 × 662.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 969,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,421.01/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.13

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