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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.88, 1,459.88 and 592.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.88, 1,459.88 and 592.13 is: 817.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.88 : 1,459.88 = 592.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.88/1,459.88 = 592.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.88x = 1,459.88 × 592.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.88x = 864,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,428.48/1,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.14

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