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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.74, 1,462.48 and 758.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.74, 1,462.48 and 758.27 is: 1,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.74 : 1,462.48 = 758.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.74/1,462.48 = 758.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.74x = 1,462.48 × 758.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.74x = 1,108,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,956.47/1,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.46

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