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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.99, 1,580.44 and 591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.99, 1,580.44 and 591.64 is: 887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.99 : 1,580.44 = 591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.99/1,580.44 = 591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.99x = 1,580.44 × 591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.99x = 935,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,051.52/1,053.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.15

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