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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.64, 1,588.03 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.64, 1,588.03 and 278.66 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.64 : 1,588.03 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.64/1,588.03 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.64x = 1,588.03 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.64x = 442,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,514.78/1,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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