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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.61, 1,588.28 and 545.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.61, 1,588.28 and 545.25 is: 818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.61 : 1,588.28 = 545.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.61/1,588.28 = 545.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.61x = 1,588.28 × 545.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.61x = 866,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,006.94/1,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.06

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