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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.70, 1,455.51 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.70, 1,455.51 and 588.94 is: 812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.70 : 1,455.51 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.70/1,455.51 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.70x = 1,455.51 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.70x = 857,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,208.06/1,054.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.75

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