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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.12, 1,588.56 and 503.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.12, 1,588.56 and 503.70 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.12 : 1,588.56 = 503.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.12/1,588.56 = 503.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.12x = 1,588.56 × 503.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.12x = 800,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,157.67/1,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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