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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.58, 1,459.48 and 591.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.58, 1,459.48 and 591.83 is: 816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.58 : 1,459.48 = 591.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.58/1,459.48 = 591.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.58x = 1,459.48 × 591.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.58x = 863,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,758.23/1,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.73

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