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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.54, 1,588.38 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.54, 1,588.38 and 503.12 is: 754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.54 : 1,588.38 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.54/1,588.38 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.54x = 1,588.38 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.54x = 799,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,145.75/1,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.95

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