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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.90, 1,588.37 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.90, 1,588.37 and 289.40 is: 434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.90 : 1,588.37 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.90/1,588.37 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.90x = 1,588.37 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.90x = 459,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,664.89/1,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.10

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