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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,586.94 and 373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,586.94 and 373.54 is: 560.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,586.94 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,586.94 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,586.94 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 592,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,785.57/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.28

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