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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.38, 1,586.06 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.38, 1,586.06 and 287.88 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.38 : 1,586.06 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.38/1,586.06 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.38x = 1,586.06 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.38x = 456,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,594.95/1,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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