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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.38, 1,588.46 and 887.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.38, 1,588.46 and 887.12 is: 1,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.38 : 1,588.46 = 887.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.38/1,588.46 = 887.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.38x = 1,588.46 × 887.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.38x = 1,409,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,154.64/1,059.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.17

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