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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.98, 1,460.91 and 894.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.98, 1,460.91 and 894.62 is: 1,233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.98 : 1,460.91 = 894.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.98/1,460.91 = 894.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.98x = 1,460.91 × 894.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.98x = 1,306,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,959.30/1,059.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.00

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