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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.40 and 591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,459.40 and 591.75 is: 816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,459.40 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,459.40 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,459.40 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 863,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,596.99/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.57

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