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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.74, 1,588.37 and 571.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.74, 1,588.37 and 571.77 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.74 : 1,588.37 = 571.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.74/1,588.37 = 571.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.74x = 1,588.37 × 571.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.74x = 908,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,179.46/1,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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