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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.97, 1,588.59 and 400.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.97, 1,588.59 and 400.77 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.97 : 1,588.59 = 400.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.97/1,588.59 = 400.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.97x = 1,588.59 × 400.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.97x = 636,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,659.21/1,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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