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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.13 and 328.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.13 and 328.23 is: 492.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,588.13 = 328.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,588.13 = 328.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,588.13 × 328.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 521,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,270.27/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.34

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