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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.49, 1,584.50 and 594.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.49, 1,584.50 and 594.47 is: 891.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.49 : 1,584.50 = 594.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.49/1,584.50 = 594.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.49x = 1,584.50 × 594.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.49x = 941,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,938.70/1,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.58

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