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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.68, 1,578.63 and 589.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.68, 1,578.63 and 589.85 is: 885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.68 : 1,578.63 = 589.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.68/1,578.63 = 589.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.68x = 1,578.63 × 589.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.68x = 931,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,147.01/1,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.39

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