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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.59, 1,458.20 and 584.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.59, 1,458.20 and 584.60 is: 806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.59 : 1,458.20 = 584.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.59/1,458.20 = 584.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.59x = 1,458.20 × 584.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.59x = 852,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,466.09/1,056.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.81

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