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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.75, 1,462.46 and 645.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.75, 1,462.46 and 645.75 is: 891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.75 : 1,462.46 = 645.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.75/1,462.46 = 645.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.75x = 1,462.46 × 645.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.75x = 944,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,380.32/1,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.14

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