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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.70, 1,463.49 and 682.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.70, 1,463.49 and 682.41 is: 941.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.70 : 1,463.49 = 682.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.70/1,463.49 = 682.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.70x = 1,463.49 × 682.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.70x = 998,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,700.21/1,060.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.55

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