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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.34 and 590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.34 and 590.90 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.65 : 1,458.34 = 590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.65/1,458.34 = 590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.65x = 1,458.34 × 590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.65x = 861,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,724.34/1,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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