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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.51, 1,587.83 and 442.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.51, 1,587.83 and 442.27 is: 663.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.51 : 1,587.83 = 442.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.51/1,587.83 = 442.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.51x = 1,587.83 × 442.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.51x = 702,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,249.57/1,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.43

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