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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.84, 1,454.83 and 1,016.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.84, 1,454.83 and 1,016.50 is: 1,394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.84 : 1,454.83 = 1,016.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.84/1,454.83 = 1,016.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.84x = 1,454.83 × 1,016.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.84x = 1,478,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,834.70/1,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.02

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