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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.22, 1,587.33 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.22, 1,587.33 and 278.16 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.22 : 1,587.33 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.22/1,587.33 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.22x = 1,587.33 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.22x = 441,531.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,531.71/1,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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