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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,459.20 and 1,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,459.20 and 1,002.24 is: 1,379.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,459.20 = 1,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,459.20 = 1,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,459.20 × 1,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 1,462,468.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,468.61/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.90

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