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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.57, 1,679.49 and 1,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.57, 1,679.49 and 1,058.13 is: 1,587.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.57 : 1,679.49 = 1,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.57/1,679.49 = 1,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.57x = 1,679.49 × 1,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.57x = 1,777,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,118.75/1,119.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.32

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