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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.23, 1,587.35 and 288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.23, 1,587.35 and 288.73 is: 433.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.23 : 1,587.35 = 288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.23/1,587.35 = 288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.23x = 1,587.35 × 288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.23x = 458,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,315.57/1,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.10

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