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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.73, 1,582.91 and 592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.73, 1,582.91 and 592.63 is: 889.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.73 : 1,582.91 = 592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.73/1,582.91 = 592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.73x = 1,582.91 × 592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.73x = 938,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,079.95/1,054.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.40

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