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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.47, 1,588.25 and 539.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.47, 1,588.25 and 539.18 is: 808.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.47 : 1,588.25 = 539.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.47/1,588.25 = 539.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.47x = 1,588.25 × 539.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.47x = 856,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,346.04/1,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.28

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