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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.81, 1,577.95 and 589.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.81, 1,577.95 and 589.91 is: 884.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.81 : 1,577.95 = 589.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.81/1,577.95 = 589.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.81x = 1,577.95 × 589.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.81x = 930,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,839.12/1,051.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.99

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