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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.49, 1,587.99 and 328.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.49, 1,587.99 and 328.07 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.49 : 1,587.99 = 328.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.49/1,587.99 = 328.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.49x = 1,587.99 × 328.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.49x = 520,971.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,971.88/1,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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