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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.81, 1,588.01 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.81, 1,588.01 and 289.13 is: 433.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.81 : 1,588.01 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.81/1,588.01 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.81x = 1,588.01 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.81x = 459,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,131.95/1,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.63

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