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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.30, 1,587.45 and 511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.30, 1,587.45 and 511.55 is: 767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.30 : 1,587.45 = 511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.30/1,587.45 = 511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.30x = 1,587.45 × 511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.30x = 812,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,060.05/1,058.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.33

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