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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.85, 1,588.37 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.85, 1,588.37 and 481.59 is: 722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.85 : 1,588.37 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.85/1,588.37 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.85x = 1,588.37 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.85x = 764,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,940.70/1,058.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.43

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