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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.58 and 328.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.43, 1,587.58 and 328.01 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.43 : 1,587.58 = 328.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.43/1,587.58 = 328.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.43x = 1,587.58 × 328.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.43x = 520,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,742.12/1,058.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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