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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.40, 1,586.13 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.40, 1,586.13 and 399.20 is: 598.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.40 : 1,586.13 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.40/1,586.13 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.40x = 1,586.13 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.40x = 633,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,183.10/1,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.81

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