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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.92, 1,457.10 and 590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.92, 1,457.10 and 590.08 is: 814.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.92 : 1,457.10 = 590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.92/1,457.10 = 590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.92x = 1,457.10 × 590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.92x = 859,805.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,805.57/1,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.27

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