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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.19 and 328.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.76, 1,588.19 and 328.83 is: 493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.76 : 1,588.19 = 328.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.76/1,588.19 = 328.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.76x = 1,588.19 × 328.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.76x = 522,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,242.87/1,058.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.26

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