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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.53, 1,456.63 and 589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.53, 1,456.63 and 589.78 is: 813.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.53 : 1,456.63 = 589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.53/1,456.63 = 589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.53x = 1,456.63 × 589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.53x = 859,094.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,094.91/1,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.90

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