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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.64, 1,464.96 and 1,057.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.64, 1,464.96 and 1,057.92 is: 1,455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.64 : 1,464.96 = 1,057.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.64/1,464.96 = 1,057.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.64x = 1,464.96 × 1,057.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.64x = 1,549,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,810.48/1,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.71

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