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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.49, 1,587.68 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.49, 1,587.68 and 327.96 is: 491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.49 : 1,587.68 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.49/1,587.68 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.49x = 1,587.68 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.49x = 520,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,693.89/1,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.92

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