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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.53 and 481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.53 and 481.50 is: 721.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,588.53 = 481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,588.53 = 481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,588.53 × 481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 764,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,877.20/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.69

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