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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.08, 1,585.71 and 594.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.08, 1,585.71 and 594.84 is: 892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.08 : 1,585.71 = 594.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.08/1,585.71 = 594.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.08x = 1,585.71 × 594.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.08x = 943,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,243.74/1,057.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.31

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