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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.94, 1,468.14 and 615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.94, 1,468.14 and 615.70 is: 849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.94 : 1,468.14 = 615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.94/1,468.14 = 615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.94x = 1,468.14 × 615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.94x = 903,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,933.80/1,063.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.61

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