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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.33, 1,456.35 and 589.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.33, 1,456.35 and 589.58 is: 813.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.33 : 1,456.35 = 589.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.33/1,456.35 = 589.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.33x = 1,456.35 × 589.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.33x = 858,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,634.83/1,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.62

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