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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.52, 1,464.63 and 613.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.52, 1,464.63 and 613.41 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.52 : 1,464.63 = 613.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.52/1,464.63 = 613.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.52x = 1,464.63 × 613.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.52x = 898,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,418.69/1,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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