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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059, 1,586.88 and 711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059, 1,586.88 and 711.60 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059 : 1,586.88 = 711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059/1,586.88 = 711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059x = 1,586.88 × 711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059x = 1,129,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,223.81/1,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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