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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.89, 1,583.31 and 593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.89, 1,583.31 and 593.27 is: 888.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.89 : 1,583.31 = 593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.89/1,583.31 = 593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.89x = 1,583.31 × 593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.89x = 939,323.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,323.40/1,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.76

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