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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.64, 1,586.96 and 733.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.64, 1,586.96 and 733.60 is: 1,099.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.64 : 1,586.96 = 733.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.64/1,586.96 = 733.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.64x = 1,586.96 × 733.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.64x = 1,164,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,193.86/1,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.71

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