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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.89, 1,464.10 and 618.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.89, 1,464.10 and 618.69 is: 853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.89 : 1,464.10 = 618.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.89/1,464.10 = 618.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.89x = 1,464.10 × 618.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.89x = 905,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,824.03/1,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.83

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