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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.33, 1,587.54 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.33, 1,587.54 and 327.91 is: 491.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.33 : 1,587.54 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.33/1,587.54 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.33x = 1,587.54 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.33x = 520,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,570.24/1,058.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.88

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