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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.49, 1,463.13 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.49, 1,463.13 and 618.23 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.49 : 1,463.13 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.49/1,463.13 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.49x = 1,463.13 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.49x = 904,550.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,550.86/1,060.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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