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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.38 and 590.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.38 and 590.34 is: 814.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.08 : 1,457.38 = 590.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.08/1,457.38 = 590.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.08x = 1,457.38 × 590.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.08x = 860,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,349.71/1,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.66

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