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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.92, 1,455.72 and 589.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.92, 1,455.72 and 589.08 is: 812.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.92 : 1,455.72 = 589.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.92/1,455.72 = 589.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.92x = 1,455.72 × 589.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.92x = 857,535.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,535.54/1,054.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.89

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