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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.33, 1,460.92 and 685.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.33, 1,460.92 and 685.92 is: 945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.33 : 1,460.92 = 685.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.33/1,460.92 = 685.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.33x = 1,460.92 × 685.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.33x = 1,002,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,063.51/1,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.95

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