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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.39, 1,588.71 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.39, 1,588.71 and 365.85 is: 548.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.39 : 1,588.71 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.39/1,588.71 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.39x = 1,588.71 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.39x = 581,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,231.70/1,059.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.65

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