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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.94, 1,464.13 and 883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.94, 1,464.13 and 883.48 is: 1,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.94 : 1,464.13 = 883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.94/1,464.13 = 883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.94x = 1,464.13 × 883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.94x = 1,293,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,293,528.91/1,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.38

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