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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.75, 1,465.19 and 1,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.75, 1,465.19 and 1,013.85 is: 1,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.75 : 1,465.19 = 1,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.75/1,465.19 = 1,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.75x = 1,465.19 × 1,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.75x = 1,485,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,481.61/1,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.73

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