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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.28, 1,588.92 and 481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.28, 1,588.92 and 481.48 is: 722.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.28 : 1,588.92 = 481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.28/1,588.92 = 481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.28x = 1,588.92 × 481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.28x = 765,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,033.20/1,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.22

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