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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.67, 1,459.54 and 591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.67, 1,459.54 and 591.89 is: 816.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.67 : 1,459.54 = 591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.67/1,459.54 = 591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.67x = 1,459.54 × 591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.67x = 863,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,887.13/1,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.78

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