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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.38, 1,589.08 and 328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.38, 1,589.08 and 328.91 is: 493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.38 : 1,589.08 = 328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.38/1,589.08 = 328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.38x = 1,589.08 × 328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.38x = 522,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,658.34/1,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.36

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