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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,456.77 and 808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,456.77 and 808.47 is: 1,113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,456.77 = 808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,456.77 = 808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,456.77 × 808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 1,177,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,754.84/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.62

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