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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.14, 1,587.49 and 400.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.14, 1,587.49 and 400.03 is: 600.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.14 : 1,587.49 = 400.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.14/1,587.49 = 400.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.14x = 1,587.49 × 400.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.14x = 635,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,038.66/1,058.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.15

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