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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.05, 1,588.08 and 401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.05, 1,588.08 and 401.05 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.05 : 1,588.08 = 401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.05/1,588.08 = 401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.05x = 1,588.08 × 401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.05x = 636,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,901.85/1,059.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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