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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.26, 1,585.88 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.26, 1,585.88 and 277.28 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.26 : 1,585.88 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.26/1,585.88 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.26x = 1,585.88 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.26x = 439,732.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,732.81/1,057.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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