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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.49 and 510.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.06, 1,588.49 and 510.90 is: 766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.06 : 1,588.49 = 510.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.06/1,588.49 = 510.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.06x = 1,588.49 × 510.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.06x = 811,559.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,559.54/1,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.30

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