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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.13 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.13 and 328.46 is: 492.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,588.13 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,588.13 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,588.13 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 521,637.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,637.18/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.55

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