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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.26, 1,457.62 and 590.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.26, 1,457.62 and 590.62 is: 815.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.26 : 1,457.62 = 590.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.26/1,457.62 = 590.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.26x = 1,457.62 × 590.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.26x = 860,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,899.52/1,056.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.05

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