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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.41, 1,587.87 and 648.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.41, 1,587.87 and 648.74 is: 972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.41 : 1,587.87 = 648.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.41/1,587.87 = 648.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.41x = 1,587.87 × 648.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.41x = 1,030,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,106.84/1,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.34

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