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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.48, 1,457.94 and 590.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.48, 1,457.94 and 590.73 is: 815.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.48 : 1,457.94 = 590.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.48/1,457.94 = 590.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.48x = 1,457.94 × 590.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.48x = 861,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,238.65/1,056.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.20

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