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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.41, 1,589.57 and 626.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.41, 1,589.57 and 626.57 is: 940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.41 : 1,589.57 = 626.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.41/1,589.57 = 626.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.41x = 1,589.57 × 626.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.41x = 995,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,965.79/1,059.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.12

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