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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.84 and 695.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.52, 1,587.84 and 695.64 is: 1,043.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.52 : 1,587.84 = 695.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.52/1,587.84 = 695.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.52x = 1,587.84 × 695.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.52x = 1,104,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,565.02/1,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.50

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