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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.55, 1,460.82 and 685.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.55, 1,460.82 and 685.87 is: 945.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.55 : 1,460.82 = 685.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.55/1,460.82 = 685.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.55x = 1,460.82 × 685.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.55x = 1,001,932.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,932.61/1,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.62

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