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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.20, 1,457.54 and 590.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.20, 1,457.54 and 590.45 is: 814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.20 : 1,457.54 = 590.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.20/1,457.54 = 590.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.20x = 1,457.54 × 590.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.20x = 860,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,594.25/1,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.81

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