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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.85, 1,589.87 and 482.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.85, 1,589.87 and 482.59 is: 723.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.85 : 1,589.87 = 482.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.85/1,589.87 = 482.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.85x = 1,589.87 × 482.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.85x = 767,255.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,255.36/1,059.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.93

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