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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.43, 1,459.39 and 638.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.43, 1,459.39 and 638.03 is: 880.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.43 : 1,459.39 = 638.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.43/1,459.39 = 638.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.43x = 1,459.39 × 638.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.43x = 931,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,125.71/1,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.55

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