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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.90, 1,459.83 and 592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.90, 1,459.83 and 592.06 is: 817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.90 : 1,459.83 = 592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.90/1,459.83 = 592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.90x = 1,459.83 × 592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.90x = 864,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,306.95/1,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.00

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