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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.19, 1,461.57 and 665.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.19, 1,461.57 and 665.53 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.19 : 1,461.57 = 665.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.19/1,461.57 = 665.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.19x = 1,461.57 × 665.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.19x = 972,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,718.68/1,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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