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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.44, 1,585.44 and 441.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.44, 1,585.44 and 441.60 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.44 : 1,585.44 = 441.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.44/1,585.44 = 441.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.44x = 1,585.44 × 441.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.44x = 700,130.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,130.30/1,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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