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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059, 1,461.33 and 639.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059, 1,461.33 and 639.42 is: 882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059 : 1,461.33 = 639.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059/1,461.33 = 639.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059x = 1,461.33 × 639.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059x = 934,403.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,403.63/1,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.35

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