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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.43, 1,459.30 and 585.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.43, 1,459.30 and 585.41 is: 807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.43 : 1,459.30 = 585.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.43/1,459.30 = 585.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.43x = 1,459.30 × 585.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.43x = 854,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,288.81/1,057.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.89

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