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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.59, 1,845.32 and 1,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.59, 1,845.32 and 1,057.95 is: 1,460.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.59 : 1,845.32 = 1,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.59/1,845.32 = 1,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.59x = 1,845.32 × 1,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.59x = 1,952,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,251.00/1,336.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.62

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