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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.17, 1,464.15 and 618.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.17, 1,464.15 and 618.91 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.17 : 1,464.15 = 618.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.17/1,464.15 = 618.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.17x = 1,464.15 × 618.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.17x = 906,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,177.08/1,061.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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