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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.30, 1,586.61 and 538.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.30, 1,586.61 and 538.39 is: 806.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.30 : 1,586.61 = 538.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.30/1,586.61 = 538.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.30x = 1,586.61 × 538.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.30x = 854,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,214.96/1,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.40

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