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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.48, 1,801.47 and 1,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.48, 1,801.47 and 1,060.62 is: 1,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.48 : 1,801.47 = 1,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.48/1,801.47 = 1,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.48x = 1,801.47 × 1,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.48x = 1,910,675.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,675.11/1,308.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.22

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