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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.12, 1,586.28 and 570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.12, 1,586.28 and 570.16 is: 855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.12 : 1,586.28 = 570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.12/1,586.28 = 570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.12x = 1,586.28 × 570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.12x = 904,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,433.40/1,057.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.56

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