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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.13, 1,459.53 and 779.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.13, 1,459.53 and 779.09 is: 1,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.13 : 1,459.53 = 779.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.13/1,459.53 = 779.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.13x = 1,459.53 × 779.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.13x = 1,137,097.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,097.93/1,058.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.63

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