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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.13, 1,460.59 and 810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.13, 1,460.59 and 810.46 is: 1,117.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.13 : 1,460.59 = 810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.13/1,460.59 = 810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.13x = 1,460.59 × 810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.13x = 1,183,749.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,749.77/1,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.66

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