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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.02, 1,459.27 and 637.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.02, 1,459.27 and 637.45 is: 880.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.02 : 1,459.27 = 637.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.02/1,459.27 = 637.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.02x = 1,459.27 × 637.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.02x = 930,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,211.66/1,057.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.03

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