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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.94, 1,464.26 and 618.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.94, 1,464.26 and 618.79 is: 854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.94 : 1,464.26 = 618.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.94/1,464.26 = 618.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.94x = 1,464.26 × 618.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.94x = 906,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,062.12/1,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.02

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