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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.34 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.34 and 609.24 is: 840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.32 : 1,459.34 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.32/1,459.34 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.32x = 1,459.34 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.32x = 889,085.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,085.26/1,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.89

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