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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.52, 1,462.14 and 710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.52, 1,462.14 and 710.68 is: 980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.52 : 1,462.14 = 710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.52/1,462.14 = 710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.52x = 1,462.14 × 710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.52x = 1,039,113.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,113.66/1,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.74

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