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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.55, 1,589.49 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.55, 1,589.49 and 329.06 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.55 : 1,589.49 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.55/1,589.49 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.55x = 1,589.49 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.55x = 523,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,041.55/1,059.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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