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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.80, 1,459.14 and 763.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.80, 1,459.14 and 763.54 is: 1,052.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.80 : 1,459.14 = 763.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.80/1,459.14 = 763.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.80x = 1,459.14 × 763.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.80x = 1,114,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,111.76/1,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.24

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