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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,460.76 and 744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,460.76 and 744.98 is: 1,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,460.76 = 744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,460.76 = 744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,460.76 × 744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 1,088,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,236.98/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.55

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