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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.12, 1,458.88 and 609.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.12, 1,458.88 and 609.02 is: 840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.12 : 1,458.88 = 609.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.12/1,458.88 = 609.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.12x = 1,458.88 × 609.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.12x = 888,487.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,487.10/1,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.48

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