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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.12, 1,588.44 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.12, 1,588.44 and 375.12 is: 562.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.12 : 1,588.44 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.12/1,588.44 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.12x = 1,588.44 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.12x = 595,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,855.61/1,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.59

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