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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.04, 1,458.48 and 961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.04, 1,458.48 and 961.12 is: 1,323.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.04 : 1,458.48 = 961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.04/1,458.48 = 961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.04x = 1,458.48 × 961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.04x = 1,401,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,774.30/1,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.63

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