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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.15, 1,588.92 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.15, 1,588.92 and 328.56 is: 492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.15 : 1,588.92 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.15/1,588.92 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.15x = 1,588.92 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.15x = 522,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,055.56/1,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.90

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