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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.86, 1,588.92 and 442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.86, 1,588.92 and 442.52 is: 664.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.86 : 1,588.92 = 442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.86/1,588.92 = 442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.86x = 1,588.92 × 442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.86x = 703,131.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,131.57/1,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.04

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