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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.99, 1,588.47 and 434.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.99, 1,588.47 and 434.14 is: 651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.99 : 1,588.47 = 434.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.99/1,588.47 = 434.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.99x = 1,588.47 × 434.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.99x = 689,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,621.16/1,058.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.21

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