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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.18, 1,588.80 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.18, 1,588.80 and 289.68 is: 434.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.18 : 1,588.80 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.18/1,588.80 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.18x = 1,588.80 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.18x = 460,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,243.58/1,059.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.53

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