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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.28, 1,585.59 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.28, 1,585.59 and 440.83 is: 661.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.28 : 1,585.59 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.28/1,585.59 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.28x = 1,585.59 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.28x = 698,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,965.51/1,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.10

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