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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.67, 1,576.60 and 589.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.67, 1,576.60 and 589.07 is: 883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.67 : 1,576.60 = 589.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.67/1,576.60 = 589.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.67x = 1,576.60 × 589.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.67x = 928,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,718.41/1,051.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.09

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