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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.39 and 317.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.44, 1,586.39 and 317.02 is: 475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.44 : 1,586.39 = 317.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.44/1,586.39 = 317.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.44x = 1,586.39 × 317.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.44x = 502,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,917.36/1,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.60

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