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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,586.07 and 595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,586.07 and 595.13 is: 891.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,586.07 = 595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,586.07 = 595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,586.07 × 595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 943,909.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,909.91/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.52

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