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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,589.76 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,589.76 and 483.12 is: 724.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,589.76 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,589.76 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,589.76 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 768,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,044.85/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.68

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