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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,457.51 and 590.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,457.51 and 590.41 is: 814.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,457.51 = 590.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,457.51 = 590.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,457.51 × 590.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 860,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,528.48/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.77

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