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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.78 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.78 and 328.14 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.52 : 1,587.78 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.52/1,587.78 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.52x = 1,587.78 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.52x = 521,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,014.13/1,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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