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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.60, 1,590.60 and 572.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.60, 1,590.60 and 572.64 is: 859.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.60 : 1,590.60 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.60/1,590.60 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.60x = 1,590.60 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.60x = 910,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,841.18/1,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.61

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