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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.68, 1,588.80 and 538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.68, 1,588.80 and 538.40 is: 807.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.68 : 1,588.80 = 538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.68/1,588.80 = 538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.68x = 1,588.80 × 538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.68x = 855,409.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,409.92/1,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.23

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