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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.89, 1,457.10 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.89, 1,457.10 and 590.14 is: 814.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.89 : 1,457.10 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.89/1,457.10 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.89x = 1,457.10 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.89x = 859,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,892.99/1,055.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.38

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