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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.22, 1,586.86 and 647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.22, 1,586.86 and 647.16 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.22 : 1,586.86 = 647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.22/1,586.86 = 647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.22x = 1,586.86 × 647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.22x = 1,026,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,952.32/1,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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