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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.80 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,588.80 and 482.88 is: 723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,588.80 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,588.80 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,588.80 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 767,199.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,199.74/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.88

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