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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.48, 1,675.38 and 1,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.48, 1,675.38 and 1,059.04 is: 1,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.48 : 1,675.38 = 1,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.48/1,675.38 = 1,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.48x = 1,675.38 × 1,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.48x = 1,774,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,294.44/1,213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.15

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