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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,459.25 and 880.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,459.25 and 880.01 is: 1,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,459.25 = 880.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,459.25 = 880.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,459.25 × 880.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 1,284,154.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,154.59/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.57

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