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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.21, 1,585.83 and 287.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.21, 1,585.83 and 287.71 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.21 : 1,585.83 = 287.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.21/1,585.83 = 287.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.21x = 1,585.83 × 287.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.21x = 456,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,251.22/1,057.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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