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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.76, 1,513.66 and 1,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.76, 1,513.66 and 1,059.04 is: 1,470.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.76 : 1,513.66 = 1,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.76/1,513.66 = 1,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.76x = 1,513.66 × 1,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.76x = 1,603,026.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,026.49/1,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.99

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