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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.69, 1,588.14 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.69, 1,588.14 and 365.27 is: 547.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.69 : 1,588.14 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.69/1,588.14 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.69x = 1,588.14 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.69x = 580,090.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,090.13/1,058.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.93

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