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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.92, 1,589.79 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.92, 1,589.79 and 290.42 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.92 : 1,589.79 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.92/1,589.79 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.92x = 1,589.79 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.92x = 461,706.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,706.81/1,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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