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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.01 and 684.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.01 and 684.79 is: 944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,459.01 = 684.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,459.01 = 684.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,459.01 × 684.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 999,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,113.52/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.71

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