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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.10, 1,456.03 and 589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.10, 1,456.03 and 589.34 is: 813.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.10 : 1,456.03 = 589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.10/1,456.03 = 589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.10x = 1,456.03 × 589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.10x = 858,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,096.72/1,055.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.28

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