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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.68, 1,590.96 and 817.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.68, 1,590.96 and 817.76 is: 1,227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.68 : 1,590.96 = 817.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.68/1,590.96 = 817.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.68x = 1,590.96 × 817.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.68x = 1,301,023.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,023.45/1,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.75

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