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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.53 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.91, 1,458.53 and 591.16 is: 815.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.91 : 1,458.53 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.91/1,458.53 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.91x = 1,458.53 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.91x = 862,220.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,220.95/1,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.80

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