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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,585.44 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,585.44 and 440.62 is: 660.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,585.44 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,585.44 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,585.44 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 698,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,572.61/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.72

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