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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.06, 1,585.18 and 731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.06, 1,585.18 and 731.44 is: 1,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.06 : 1,585.18 = 731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.06/1,585.18 = 731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.06x = 1,585.18 × 731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.06x = 1,159,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,464.06/1,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.88

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