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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.79, 1,590.59 and 735.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.79, 1,590.59 and 735.38 is: 1,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.79 : 1,590.59 = 735.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.79/1,590.59 = 735.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.79x = 1,590.59 × 735.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.79x = 1,169,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,689.91/1,059.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.70

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