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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.09, 1,457.33 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.09, 1,457.33 and 590.25 is: 814.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.09 : 1,457.33 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.09/1,457.33 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.09x = 1,457.33 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.09x = 860,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,186.08/1,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.50

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