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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.45, 1,587.82 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.45, 1,587.82 and 328.08 is: 492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.45 : 1,587.82 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.45/1,587.82 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.45x = 1,587.82 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.45x = 520,932.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,932.40/1,058.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.17

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