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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.67, 1,463.42 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.67, 1,463.42 and 612.33 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.67 : 1,463.42 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.67/1,463.42 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.67x = 1,463.42 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.67x = 896,095.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,095.97/1,060.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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