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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.19, 1,588.57 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.19, 1,588.57 and 366.30 is: 549.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.19 : 1,588.57 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.19/1,588.57 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.19x = 1,588.57 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.19x = 581,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,893.19/1,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.38

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