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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.66, 1,460.88 and 1,045.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.66, 1,460.88 and 1,045.08 is: 1,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.66 : 1,460.88 = 1,045.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.66/1,460.88 = 1,045.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.66x = 1,460.88 × 1,045.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.66x = 1,526,736.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,736.47/1,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.78

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