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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.26, 1,587.03 and 441.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.26, 1,587.03 and 441.67 is: 662.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.26 : 1,587.03 = 441.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.26/1,587.03 = 441.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.26x = 1,587.03 × 441.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.26x = 700,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,943.54/1,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.35

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