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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.56, 1,456.62 and 589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.56, 1,456.62 and 589.72 is: 813.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.56 : 1,456.62 = 589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.56/1,456.62 = 589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.56x = 1,456.62 × 589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.56x = 858,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,997.95/1,055.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.78

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