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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.25, 1,457.63 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.25, 1,457.63 and 590.59 is: 815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.25 : 1,457.63 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.25/1,457.63 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.25x = 1,457.63 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.25x = 860,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,861.70/1,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.02

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