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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.63, 1,464.89 and 607.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.63, 1,464.89 and 607.36 is: 838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.63 : 1,464.89 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.63/1,464.89 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.63x = 1,464.89 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.63x = 889,715.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,715.59/1,061.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.07

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