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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.74, 1,461.71 and 745.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.74, 1,461.71 and 745.66 is: 1,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.74 : 1,461.71 = 745.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.74/1,461.71 = 745.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.74x = 1,461.71 × 745.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.74x = 1,089,938.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,938.68/1,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.50

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