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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.43, 1,577.96 and 590.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.43, 1,577.96 and 590.27 is: 885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.43 : 1,577.96 = 590.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.43/1,577.96 = 590.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.43x = 1,577.96 × 590.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.43x = 931,411.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,411.61/1,052.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.01

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