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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.67, 1,458.17 and 590.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.67, 1,458.17 and 590.89 is: 815.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.67 : 1,458.17 = 590.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.67/1,458.17 = 590.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.67x = 1,458.17 × 590.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.67x = 861,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,615.12/1,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.41

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