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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.54, 1,459.38 and 591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.54, 1,459.38 and 591.88 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.54 : 1,459.38 = 591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.54/1,459.38 = 591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.54x = 1,459.38 × 591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.54x = 863,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,777.83/1,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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