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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.26, 1,459.05 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.26, 1,459.05 and 638.04 is: 880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.26 : 1,459.05 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.26/1,459.05 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.26x = 1,459.05 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.26x = 930,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,932.26/1,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.51

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