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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.67, 1,579.59 and 591.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.67, 1,579.59 and 591.07 is: 886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.67 : 1,579.59 = 591.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.67/1,579.59 = 591.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.67x = 1,579.59 × 591.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.67x = 933,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,640.36/1,053.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.09

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