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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.61, 2,290.63 and 1,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.61, 2,290.63 and 1,058.79 is: 1,588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.61 : 2,290.63 = 1,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.61/2,290.63 = 1,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.61x = 2,290.63 × 1,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.61x = 2,425,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,290.84/1,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.68

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