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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.36, 1,459.56 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.36, 1,459.56 and 792.60 is: 1,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.36 : 1,459.56 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.36/1,459.56 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.36x = 1,459.56 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.36x = 1,156,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,847.26/1,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.02

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