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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.37, 1,586.16 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.37, 1,586.16 and 440.73 is: 661.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.37 : 1,586.16 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.37/1,586.16 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.37x = 1,586.16 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.37x = 699,058.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,058.16/1,057.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.13

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