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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.08 and 578.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.32, 1,459.08 and 578.77 is: 798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.32 : 1,459.08 = 578.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.32/1,459.08 = 578.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.32x = 1,459.08 × 578.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.32x = 844,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,468.08/1,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.69

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