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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.80, 1,589.73 and 1,012.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.80, 1,589.73 and 1,012.42 is: 1,518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.80 : 1,589.73 = 1,012.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.80/1,589.73 = 1,012.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.80x = 1,589.73 × 1,012.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.80x = 1,609,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,466.50/1,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.65

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