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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.31, 1,587.57 and 502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.31, 1,587.57 and 502.95 is: 754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.31 : 1,587.57 = 502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.31/1,587.57 = 502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.31x = 1,587.57 × 502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.31x = 798,472.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,472.40/1,058.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.48

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