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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.67, 1,579.97 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.67, 1,579.97 and 591.04 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.67 : 1,579.97 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.67/1,579.97 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.67x = 1,579.97 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.67x = 933,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,817.57/1,054.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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