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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.67, 1,589.37 and 329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.67, 1,589.37 and 329.26 is: 493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.67 : 1,589.37 = 329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.67/1,589.37 = 329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.67x = 1,589.37 × 329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.67x = 523,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,308.02/1,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.84

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