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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.80, 1,589.86 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.80, 1,589.86 and 366.29 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.80 : 1,589.86 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.80/1,589.86 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.80x = 1,589.86 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.80x = 582,348.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,348.29/1,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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