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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.93, 1,589.85 and 329.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.93, 1,589.85 and 329.51 is: 494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.93 : 1,589.85 = 329.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.93/1,589.85 = 329.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.93x = 1,589.85 × 329.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.93x = 523,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,875.45/1,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.25

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