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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.51, 1,586.85 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.51, 1,586.85 and 511.07 is: 766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.51 : 1,586.85 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.51/1,586.85 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.51x = 1,586.85 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.51x = 810,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,988.87/1,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.16

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