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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.76, 1,464.05 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.76, 1,464.05 and 662.60 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.76 : 1,464.05 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.76/1,464.05 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.76x = 1,464.05 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.76x = 970,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,079.88/1,060.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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