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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.54, 1,587.96 and 327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.54, 1,587.96 and 327.96 is: 491.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.54 : 1,587.96 = 327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.54/1,587.96 = 327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.54x = 1,587.96 × 327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.54x = 520,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,787.36/1,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.99

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