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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.32, 1,588.14 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.32, 1,588.14 and 481.52 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.32 : 1,588.14 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.32/1,588.14 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.32x = 1,588.14 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.32x = 764,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,721.17/1,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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