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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.72, 1,462.38 and 870.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.72, 1,462.38 and 870.97 is: 1,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.72 : 1,462.38 = 870.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.72/1,462.38 = 870.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.72x = 1,462.38 × 870.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.72x = 1,273,689.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,689.11/1,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.78

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