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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.91, 1,581.02 and 993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.91, 1,581.02 and 993.30 is: 1,483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.91 : 1,581.02 = 993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.91/1,581.02 = 993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.91x = 1,581.02 × 993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.91x = 1,570,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,427.17/1,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.06

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