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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.30, 1,587.78 and 510.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.30, 1,587.78 and 510.53 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.30 : 1,587.78 = 510.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.30/1,587.78 = 510.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.30x = 1,587.78 × 510.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.30x = 810,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,601.38/1,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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