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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.53, 1,588.39 and 400.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.53, 1,588.39 and 400.85 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.53 : 1,588.39 = 400.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.53/1,588.39 = 400.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.53x = 1,588.39 × 400.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.53x = 636,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,696.19/1,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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