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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.45, 1,459.26 and 585.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.45, 1,459.26 and 585.33 is: 807.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.45 : 1,459.26 = 585.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.45/1,459.26 = 585.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.45x = 1,459.26 × 585.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.45x = 854,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,148.66/1,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.75

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