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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.51, 1,589.28 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.51, 1,589.28 and 290.01 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.51 : 1,589.28 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.51/1,589.28 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.51x = 1,589.28 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.51x = 460,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,907.09/1,059.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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