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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.28, 1,587.62 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.28, 1,587.62 and 327.69 is: 491.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.28 : 1,587.62 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.28/1,587.62 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.28x = 1,587.62 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.28x = 520,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,239.26/1,058.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.59

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