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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.52, 1,585.73 and 594.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.52, 1,585.73 and 594.89 is: 891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.52 : 1,585.73 = 594.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.52/1,585.73 = 594.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.52x = 1,585.73 × 594.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.52x = 943,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,334.42/1,058.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.18

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