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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.28 and 441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.28 and 441.38 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,587.28 = 441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,587.28 = 441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,587.28 × 441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 700,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,599.20/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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