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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.28, 1,589.33 and 481.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.28, 1,589.33 and 481.75 is: 722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.28 : 1,589.33 = 481.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.28/1,589.33 = 481.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.28x = 1,589.33 × 481.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.28x = 765,659.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,659.73/1,059.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.81

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