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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.26, 1,458.96 and 591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.26, 1,458.96 and 591.54 is: 816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.26 : 1,458.96 = 591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.26/1,458.96 = 591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.26x = 1,458.96 × 591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.26x = 863,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,033.20/1,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.29

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