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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.90, 1,588.76 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.90, 1,588.76 and 571.92 is: 857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.90 : 1,588.76 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.90/1,588.76 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.90x = 1,588.76 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.90x = 908,640.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,640.76/1,059.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.29

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