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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.26, 1,585.71 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.26, 1,585.71 and 287.76 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.26 : 1,585.71 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.26/1,585.71 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.26x = 1,585.71 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.26x = 456,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,303.91/1,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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