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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.99, 1,460.02 and 592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.99, 1,460.02 and 592.24 is: 817.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.99 : 1,460.02 = 592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.99/1,460.02 = 592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.99x = 1,460.02 × 592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.99x = 864,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,682.24/1,057.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.29

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