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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,588.68 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,588.68 and 572.16 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,588.68 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,588.68 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,588.68 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 908,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,979.15/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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