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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.26, 1,586.46 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.26, 1,586.46 and 537.50 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.26 : 1,586.46 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.26/1,586.46 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.26x = 1,586.46 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.26x = 852,722.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,722.25/1,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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