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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.02, 1,464.29 and 618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.02, 1,464.29 and 618.89 is: 854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.02 : 1,464.29 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.02/1,464.29 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.02x = 1,464.29 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.02x = 906,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,234.44/1,061.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.12

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