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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.11 and 365.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.11 and 365.43 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,588.11 = 365.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,588.11 = 365.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,588.11 × 365.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 580,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,338.69/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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