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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.52, 1,589.28 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.52, 1,589.28 and 329.14 is: 493.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.52 : 1,589.28 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.52/1,589.28 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.52x = 1,589.28 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.52x = 523,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,095.62/1,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.71

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