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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.22, 1,458.98 and 591.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.22, 1,458.98 and 591.47 is: 816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.22 : 1,458.98 = 591.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.22/1,458.98 = 591.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.22x = 1,458.98 × 591.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.22x = 862,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,940.34/1,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.24

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