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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.39, 1,457.82 and 590.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.39, 1,457.82 and 590.64 is: 815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.39 : 1,457.82 = 590.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.39/1,457.82 = 590.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.39x = 1,457.82 × 590.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.39x = 861,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,046.80/1,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.08

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