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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.83, 1,472.38 and 1,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.83, 1,472.38 and 1,057.59 is: 1,461.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.83 : 1,472.38 = 1,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.83/1,472.38 = 1,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.83x = 1,472.38 × 1,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.83x = 1,557,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,171.72/1,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.00

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