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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.66, 1,590.30 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.66, 1,590.30 and 735.48 is: 1,103.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.66 : 1,590.30 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.66/1,590.30 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.66x = 1,590.30 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.66x = 1,169,633.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,633.84/1,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.78

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