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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.55, 1,588.10 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.55, 1,588.10 and 511.40 is: 767.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.55 : 1,588.10 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.55/1,588.10 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.55x = 1,588.10 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.55x = 812,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,143.84/1,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.22

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