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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.82, 1,588.82 and 626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.82, 1,588.82 and 626.06 is: 938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.82 : 1,588.82 = 626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.82/1,588.82 = 626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.82x = 1,588.82 × 626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.82x = 994,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,697.49/1,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.56

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