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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.09, 1,588.64 and 1,015.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.09, 1,588.64 and 1,015.35 is: 1,523.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.09 : 1,588.64 = 1,015.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.09/1,588.64 = 1,015.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.09x = 1,588.64 × 1,015.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.09x = 1,613,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,014.59/1,059.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.02

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