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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.11, 1,456.06 and 589.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.11, 1,456.06 and 589.36 is: 813.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.11 : 1,456.06 = 589.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.11/1,456.06 = 589.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.11x = 1,456.06 × 589.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.11x = 858,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,142.24/1,055.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.32

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