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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.10 and 563.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.10 and 563.08 is: 844.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.44 : 1,586.10 = 563.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.44/1,586.10 = 563.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.44x = 1,586.10 × 563.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.44x = 893,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,101.19/1,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.59

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