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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.73, 1,463.70 and 618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.73, 1,463.70 and 618.77 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.73 : 1,463.70 = 618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.73/1,463.70 = 618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.73x = 1,463.70 × 618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.73x = 905,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,699.63/1,060.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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