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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.19, 1,588.34 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.19, 1,588.34 and 400.95 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.19 : 1,588.34 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.19/1,588.34 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.19x = 1,588.34 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.19x = 636,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,843.67/1,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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