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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.30, 1,458.32 and 939.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.30, 1,458.32 and 939.53 is: 1,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.30 : 1,458.32 = 939.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.30/1,458.32 = 939.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.30x = 1,458.32 × 939.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.30x = 1,370,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,123.40/1,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.10

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