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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.02, 1,588.77 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.02, 1,588.77 and 328.60 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.02 : 1,588.77 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.02/1,588.77 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.02x = 1,588.77 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.02x = 522,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,068.18/1,059.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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