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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.62, 1,458.12 and 590.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.62, 1,458.12 and 590.87 is: 815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.62 : 1,458.12 = 590.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.62/1,458.12 = 590.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.62x = 1,458.12 × 590.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.62x = 861,552.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,552.07/1,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.39

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