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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.69, 1,463.92 and 618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.69, 1,463.92 and 618.53 is: 853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.69 : 1,463.92 = 618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.69/1,463.92 = 618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.69x = 1,463.92 × 618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.69x = 905,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,479.00/1,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.67

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