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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.29, 1,586.16 and 316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.29, 1,586.16 and 316.87 is: 475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.29 : 1,586.16 = 316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.29/1,586.16 = 316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.29x = 1,586.16 × 316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.29x = 502,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,603.35/1,057.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.37

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