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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.08 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.08 and 327.58 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,587.08 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,587.08 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,587.08 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 519,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,895.67/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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