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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.88, 1,464.03 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.88, 1,464.03 and 618.84 is: 854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.88 : 1,464.03 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.88/1,464.03 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.88x = 1,464.03 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.88x = 906,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,000.33/1,060.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.01

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