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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.08, 1,588.49 and 328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.08, 1,588.49 and 328.64 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.08 : 1,588.49 = 328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.08/1,588.49 = 328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.08x = 1,588.49 × 328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.08x = 522,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,039.71/1,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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