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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,586.78 and 327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,586.78 and 327.60 is: 491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,586.78 = 327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,586.78 = 327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,586.78 × 327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 519,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,829.13/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.32

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