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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.38, 1,586.34 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.38, 1,586.34 and 441.36 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.38 : 1,586.34 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.38/1,586.34 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.38x = 1,586.34 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.38x = 700,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,147.02/1,057.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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