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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.84, 1,462.98 and 706.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.84, 1,462.98 and 706.96 is: 974.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.84 : 1,462.98 = 706.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.84/1,462.98 = 706.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.84x = 1,462.98 × 706.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.84x = 1,034,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,268.34/1,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.95

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