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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.53, 1,462.39 and 661.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.53, 1,462.39 and 661.41 is: 912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.53 : 1,462.39 = 661.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.53/1,462.39 = 661.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.53x = 1,462.39 × 661.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.53x = 967,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,237.72/1,059.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.90

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