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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.57, 1,462.63 and 687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.57, 1,462.63 and 687.18 is: 947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.57 : 1,462.63 = 687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.57/1,462.63 = 687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.57x = 1,462.63 × 687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.57x = 1,005,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,090.08/1,060.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.69

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