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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.82, 1,579.63 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.82, 1,579.63 and 590.92 is: 885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.82 : 1,579.63 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.82/1,579.63 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.82x = 1,579.63 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.82x = 933,434.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,434.96/1,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.76

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