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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.22 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.22 and 400.88 is: 601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,588.22 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,588.22 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,588.22 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 636,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,675.69/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.24

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