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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.20, 1,585.70 and 464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.20, 1,585.70 and 464.28 is: 696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.20 : 1,585.70 = 464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.20/1,585.70 = 464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.20x = 1,585.70 × 464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.20x = 736,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,208.80/1,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.38

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