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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.21, 1,588.41 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.21, 1,588.41 and 365.75 is: 548.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.21 : 1,588.41 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.21/1,588.41 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.21x = 1,588.41 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.21x = 580,958.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,958.97/1,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.48

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