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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.32, 1,462.38 and 705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.32, 1,462.38 and 705.45 is: 973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.32 : 1,462.38 = 705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.32/1,462.38 = 705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.32x = 1,462.38 × 705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.32x = 1,031,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,635.97/1,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.86

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