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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.22, 1,464.37 and 612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.22, 1,464.37 and 612.95 is: 845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.22 : 1,464.37 = 612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.22/1,464.37 = 612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.22x = 1,464.37 × 612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.22x = 897,587.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,587.72/1,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.81

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