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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.64, 1,461.48 and 779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.64, 1,461.48 and 779.78 is: 1,075.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.64 : 1,461.48 = 779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.64/1,461.48 = 779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.64x = 1,461.48 × 779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.64x = 1,139,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,632.87/1,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.49

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