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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.69, 1,459.63 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.69, 1,459.63 and 632.75 is: 873.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.69 : 1,459.63 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.69/1,459.63 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.69x = 1,459.63 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.69x = 923,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,582.82/1,057.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.21

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