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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.77, 1,463.53 and 612.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.77, 1,463.53 and 612.58 is: 845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.77 : 1,463.53 = 612.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.77/1,463.53 = 612.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.77x = 1,463.53 × 612.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.77x = 896,530.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,530.65/1,060.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.17

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