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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.68, 1,463.40 and 612.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.68, 1,463.40 and 612.49 is: 845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.68 : 1,463.40 = 612.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.68/1,463.40 = 612.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.68x = 1,463.40 × 612.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.68x = 896,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,314.21/1,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.04

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