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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.34, 1,584.79 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.34, 1,584.79 and 440.28 is: 659.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.34 : 1,584.79 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.34/1,584.79 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.34x = 1,584.79 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.34x = 697,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,750.24/1,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.91

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