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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.14 and 637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.14 and 637.80 is: 880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.32 : 1,459.14 = 637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.32/1,459.14 = 637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.32x = 1,459.14 × 637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.32x = 930,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,639.49/1,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.19

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