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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.10, 1,588.82 and 538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.10, 1,588.82 and 538.89 is: 808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.10 : 1,588.82 = 538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.10/1,588.82 = 538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.10x = 1,588.82 × 538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.10x = 856,200.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,200.67/1,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.42

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