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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.46, 1,588.23 and 906.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.46, 1,588.23 and 906.18 is: 1,359.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.46 : 1,588.23 = 906.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.46/1,588.23 = 906.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.46x = 1,588.23 × 906.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.46x = 1,439,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,222.26/1,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.73

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