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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.44, 1,462.02 and 645.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.44, 1,462.02 and 645.44 is: 890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.44 : 1,462.02 = 645.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.44/1,462.02 = 645.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.44x = 1,462.02 × 645.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.44x = 943,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,644.95/1,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.70

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