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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.15, 1,464.01 and 618.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.15, 1,464.01 and 618.95 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.15 : 1,464.01 = 618.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.15/1,464.01 = 618.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.15x = 1,464.01 × 618.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.15x = 906,151.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,151.10/1,061.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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