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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.67, 1,587.60 and 328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.67, 1,587.60 and 328.05 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.67 : 1,587.60 = 328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.67/1,587.60 = 328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.67x = 1,587.60 × 328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.67x = 520,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,812.18/1,058.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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