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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.28, 1,459.05 and 591.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.28, 1,459.05 and 591.53 is: 816.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.28 : 1,459.05 = 591.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.28/1,459.05 = 591.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.28x = 1,459.05 × 591.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.28x = 863,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,068.89/1,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.31

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