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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.43, 1,464.78 and 613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.43, 1,464.78 and 613.29 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.43 : 1,464.78 = 613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.43/1,464.78 = 613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.43x = 1,464.78 × 613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.43x = 898,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,334.93/1,061.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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