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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.36, 1,588.28 and 328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.36, 1,588.28 and 328.52 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.36 : 1,588.28 = 328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.36/1,588.28 = 328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.36x = 1,588.28 × 328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.36x = 521,781.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,781.75/1,059.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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