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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.77, 1,459.59 and 638.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.77, 1,459.59 and 638.07 is: 880.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.77 : 1,459.59 = 638.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.77/1,459.59 = 638.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.77x = 1,459.59 × 638.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.77x = 931,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,320.59/1,057.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.46

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