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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.32, 1,574.52 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.32, 1,574.52 and 594 is: 890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.32 : 1,574.52 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.32/1,574.52 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.32x = 1,574.52 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.32x = 935,264.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,264.88/1,050.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.46

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