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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.62, 1,463.49 and 810.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.62, 1,463.49 and 810.38 is: 1,119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.62 : 1,463.49 = 810.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.62/1,463.49 = 810.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.62x = 1,463.49 × 810.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.62x = 1,185,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,983.03/1,059.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.25

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