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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.25, 1,586.43 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.25, 1,586.43 and 433.01 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.25 : 1,586.43 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.25/1,586.43 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.25x = 1,586.43 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.25x = 686,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,939.56/1,057.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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