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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.43 and 589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.56, 1,499.43 and 589.19 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.56 : 1,499.43 = 589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.56/1,499.43 = 589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.56x = 1,499.43 × 589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.56x = 883,441.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,441.33/1,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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