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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.51, 1,587.60 and 328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.51, 1,587.60 and 328.10 is: 492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.51 : 1,587.60 = 328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.51/1,587.60 = 328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.51x = 1,587.60 × 328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.51x = 520,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,883.62/1,058.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.09

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