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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.59, 1,587.42 and 815.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.59, 1,587.42 and 815.29 is: 1,222.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.59 : 1,587.42 = 815.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.59/1,587.42 = 815.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.59x = 1,587.42 × 815.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.59x = 1,294,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,203.68/1,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.58

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