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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.70, 1,459.61 and 591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.70, 1,459.61 and 591.95 is: 816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.70 : 1,459.61 = 591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.70/1,459.61 = 591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.70x = 1,459.61 × 591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.70x = 864,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,005.88/1,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.88

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