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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.25, 1,459.01 and 591.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.25, 1,459.01 and 591.59 is: 816.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.25 : 1,459.01 = 591.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.25/1,459.01 = 591.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.25x = 1,459.01 × 591.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.25x = 863,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,132.77/1,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.39

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