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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.28, 1,577.58 and 588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.28, 1,577.58 and 588.97 is: 883.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.28 : 1,577.58 = 588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.28/1,577.58 = 588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.28x = 1,577.58 × 588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.28x = 929,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,147.06/1,051.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.83

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