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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.32, 1,576.56 and 1,026.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.32, 1,576.56 and 1,026.07 is: 1,528.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.32 : 1,576.56 = 1,026.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.32/1,576.56 = 1,026.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.32x = 1,576.56 × 1,026.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.32x = 1,617,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,660.83/1,058.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.52

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