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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.75, 1,457.03 and 590.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.75, 1,457.03 and 590.09 is: 814.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.75 : 1,457.03 = 590.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.75/1,457.03 = 590.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.75x = 1,457.03 × 590.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.75x = 859,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,775.88/1,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.37

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