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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,587.42 and 425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,587.42 and 425.12 is: 637.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,587.42 = 425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,587.42 = 425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,587.42 × 425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 674,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,836.05/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.38

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