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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.78 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.78 and 289.02 is: 433.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.52 : 1,587.78 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.52/1,587.78 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.52x = 1,587.78 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.52x = 458,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,900.18/1,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.53

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