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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.64, 1,458.14 and 590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.64, 1,458.14 and 590.90 is: 815.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.64 : 1,458.14 = 590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.64/1,458.14 = 590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.64x = 1,458.14 × 590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.64x = 861,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,614.93/1,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.43

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