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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.90, 1,589.18 and 782.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.90, 1,589.18 and 782.42 is: 1,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.90 : 1,589.18 = 782.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.90/1,589.18 = 782.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.90x = 1,589.18 × 782.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.90x = 1,243,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,394.36/1,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.12

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