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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.63, 1,458.09 and 590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.63, 1,458.09 and 590.88 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.63 : 1,458.09 = 590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.63/1,458.09 = 590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.63x = 1,458.09 × 590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.63x = 861,556.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,556.22/1,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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