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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.55, 1,459.53 and 609.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.55, 1,459.53 and 609.55 is: 841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.55 : 1,459.53 = 609.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.55/1,459.53 = 609.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.55x = 1,459.53 × 609.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.55x = 889,652.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,652.86/1,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.24

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