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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.68 and 584.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.68 and 584.95 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.03 : 1,458.68 = 584.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.03/1,458.68 = 584.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.03x = 1,458.68 × 584.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.03x = 853,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,254.87/1,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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