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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.59, 1,587.76 and 572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.59, 1,587.76 and 572.51 is: 857.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.59 : 1,587.76 = 572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.59/1,587.76 = 572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.59x = 1,587.76 × 572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.59x = 909,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,008.48/1,059.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.89

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