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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.94, 1,464.11 and 618.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.94, 1,464.11 and 618.86 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.94 : 1,464.11 = 618.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.94/1,464.11 = 618.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.94x = 1,464.11 × 618.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.94x = 906,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,068.70/1,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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