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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.93, 1,466.31 and 812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.93, 1,466.31 and 812.26 is: 1,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.93 : 1,466.31 = 812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.93/1,466.31 = 812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.93x = 1,466.31 × 812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.93x = 1,191,024.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,024.96/1,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.62

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