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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.71 and 328.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.71 and 328.13 is: 492.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.55 : 1,587.71 = 328.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.55/1,587.71 = 328.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.55x = 1,587.71 × 328.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.55x = 520,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,980.07/1,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.16

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