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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.37, 1,585.91 and 618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.37, 1,585.91 and 618.83 is: 928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.37 : 1,585.91 = 618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.37/1,585.91 = 618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.37x = 1,585.91 × 618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.37x = 981,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,397.66/1,057.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.15

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