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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.82 and 618.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,463.82 and 618.51 is: 853.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,463.82 = 618.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,463.82 = 618.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,463.82 × 618.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 905,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,387.31/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.69

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