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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.93 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.93 and 328.02 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.55 : 1,587.93 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.55/1,587.93 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.55x = 1,587.93 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.55x = 520,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,872.80/1,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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