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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.08, 1,455.86 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.08, 1,455.86 and 589.32 is: 813.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.08 : 1,455.86 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.08/1,455.86 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.08x = 1,455.86 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.08x = 857,967.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,967.42/1,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.18

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