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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.47, 1,586.88 and 570.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.47, 1,586.88 and 570.86 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.47 : 1,586.88 = 570.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.47/1,586.88 = 570.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.47x = 1,586.88 × 570.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.47x = 905,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,878.38/1,057.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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