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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.04, 1,463.73 and 780.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.04, 1,463.73 and 780.59 is: 1,077.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.04 : 1,463.73 = 780.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.04/1,463.73 = 780.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.04x = 1,463.73 × 780.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.04x = 1,142,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,573.00/1,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.86

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