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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.34, 1,457.79 and 590.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.34, 1,457.79 and 590.59 is: 815.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.34 : 1,457.79 = 590.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.34/1,457.79 = 590.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.34x = 1,457.79 × 590.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.34x = 860,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,948.91/1,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.03

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