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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.24, 1,585.98 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.24, 1,585.98 and 441.24 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.24 : 1,585.98 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.24/1,585.98 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.24x = 1,585.98 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.24x = 699,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,797.82/1,057.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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