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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.90, 1,586.30 and 595.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.90, 1,586.30 and 595.26 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.90 : 1,586.30 = 595.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.90/1,586.30 = 595.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.90x = 1,586.30 × 595.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.90x = 944,263.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,263.91/1,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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