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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.90, 1,587.80 and 328.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.90, 1,587.80 and 328.38 is: 492.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.90 : 1,587.80 = 328.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.90/1,587.80 = 328.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.90x = 1,587.80 × 328.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.90x = 521,401.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,401.76/1,058.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.40

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