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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.78, 1,464.48 and 662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.78, 1,464.48 and 662.59 is: 914.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.78 : 1,464.48 = 662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.78/1,464.48 = 662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.78x = 1,464.48 × 662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.78x = 970,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,349.80/1,060.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.75

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