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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.28, 1,580.58 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.28, 1,580.58 and 590.98 is: 886.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.28 : 1,580.58 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.28/1,580.58 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.28x = 1,580.58 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.28x = 934,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,091.17/1,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.84

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