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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.30, 1,589.13 and 625.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.30, 1,589.13 and 625.50 is: 938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.30 : 1,589.13 = 625.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.30/1,589.13 = 625.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.30x = 1,589.13 × 625.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.30x = 994,000.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,000.82/1,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.36

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