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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.39, 1,585.98 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.39, 1,585.98 and 440.92 is: 661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.39 : 1,585.98 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.39/1,585.98 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.39x = 1,585.98 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.39x = 699,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,290.30/1,057.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.34

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