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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.75, 1,461.87 and 639.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.75, 1,461.87 and 639.85 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.75 : 1,461.87 = 639.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.75/1,461.87 = 639.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.75x = 1,461.87 × 639.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.75x = 935,377.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,377.52/1,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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