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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.08, 1,464.47 and 618.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.08, 1,464.47 and 618.98 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.08 : 1,464.47 = 618.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.08/1,464.47 = 618.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.08x = 1,464.47 × 618.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.08x = 906,467.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,467.22/1,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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