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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.56, 1,588.62 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.56, 1,588.62 and 401.04 is: 601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.56 : 1,588.62 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.56/1,588.62 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.56x = 1,588.62 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.56x = 637,100.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,100.16/1,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.86

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