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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.04, 1,584.24 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.04, 1,584.24 and 569.58 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.04 : 1,584.24 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.04/1,584.24 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.04x = 1,584.24 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.04x = 902,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,351.42/1,058.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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