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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.32, 1,581.66 and 591.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.32, 1,581.66 and 591.90 is: 887.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.32 : 1,581.66 = 591.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.32/1,581.66 = 591.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.32x = 1,581.66 × 591.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.32x = 936,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,184.55/1,054.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.95

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