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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.80, 1,464.24 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.80, 1,464.24 and 618.88 is: 854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.80 : 1,464.24 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.80/1,464.24 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.80x = 1,464.24 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.80x = 906,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,188.85/1,060.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.25

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