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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,588.75 and 977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,588.75 and 977.40 is: 1,465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,588.75 = 977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,588.75 = 977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,588.75 × 977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 1,552,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,841.81/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.66

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