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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.18, 1,458.99 and 1,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.18, 1,458.99 and 1,044.74 is: 1,432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.18 : 1,458.99 = 1,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.18/1,458.99 = 1,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.18x = 1,458.99 × 1,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.18x = 1,524,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,259.99/1,064.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.33

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