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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,459.86 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,459.86 and 592.08 is: 817.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,459.86 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,459.86 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,459.86 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 864,353.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,353.91/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.03

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