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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.38, 1,460.11 and 796.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.38, 1,460.11 and 796.94 is: 1,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.38 : 1,460.11 = 796.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.38/1,460.11 = 796.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.38x = 1,460.11 × 796.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.38x = 1,163,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,620.06/1,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.40

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