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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.48, 1,459.31 and 591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.48, 1,459.31 and 591.73 is: 816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.48 : 1,459.31 = 591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.48/1,459.31 = 591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.48x = 1,459.31 × 591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.48x = 863,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,517.51/1,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.58

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