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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.26, 1,588.52 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.26, 1,588.52 and 365.90 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.26 : 1,588.52 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.26/1,588.52 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.26x = 1,588.52 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.26x = 581,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,244.35/1,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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