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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.42, 1,583.52 and 710.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.42, 1,583.52 and 710.09 is: 1,062.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.42 : 1,583.52 = 710.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.42/1,583.52 = 710.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.42x = 1,583.52 × 710.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.42x = 1,124,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,447.52/1,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.39

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