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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.09, 1,458.77 and 585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.09, 1,458.77 and 585.02 is: 807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.09 : 1,458.77 = 585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.09/1,458.77 = 585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.09x = 1,458.77 × 585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.09x = 853,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,399.41/1,057.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.31

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