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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.39, 1,587.92 and 510.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.39, 1,587.92 and 510.61 is: 766.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.39 : 1,587.92 = 510.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.39/1,587.92 = 510.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.39x = 1,587.92 × 510.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.39x = 810,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,807.83/1,058.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.08

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