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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.47, 1,588.81 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.47, 1,588.81 and 365.95 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.47 : 1,588.81 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.47/1,588.81 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.47x = 1,588.81 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.47x = 581,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,415.25/1,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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