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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.04, 1,588.66 and 328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.04, 1,588.66 and 328.42 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.04 : 1,588.66 = 328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.04/1,588.66 = 328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.04x = 1,588.66 × 328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.04x = 521,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,738.13/1,059.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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