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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.72, 1,459.20 and 708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.72, 1,459.20 and 708.52 is: 977.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.72 : 1,459.20 = 708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.72/1,459.20 = 708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.72x = 1,459.20 × 708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.72x = 1,033,872.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,872.38/1,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.45

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