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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.02, 1,455.94 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.02, 1,455.94 and 589.30 is: 813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.02 : 1,455.94 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.02/1,455.94 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.02x = 1,455.94 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.02x = 857,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,985.44/1,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.24

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