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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.38, 1,460.43 and 872.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.38, 1,460.43 and 872.57 is: 1,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.38 : 1,460.43 = 872.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.38/1,460.43 = 872.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.38x = 1,460.43 × 872.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.38x = 1,274,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,331.06/1,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.90

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