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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.80 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.80 and 687.42 is: 949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,462.80 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,462.80 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,462.80 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 1,005,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,557.98/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.11

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