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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.06, 1,787.01 and 1,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.06, 1,787.01 and 1,059.13 is: 1,460.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.06 : 1,787.01 = 1,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.06/1,787.01 = 1,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.06x = 1,787.01 × 1,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.06x = 1,892,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,675.90/1,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.33

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