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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.32, 1,587.88 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.32, 1,587.88 and 400.90 is: 600.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.32 : 1,587.88 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.32/1,587.88 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.32x = 1,587.88 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.32x = 636,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,581.09/1,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.93

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