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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.48, 1,583.85 and 510.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.48, 1,583.85 and 510.04 is: 763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.48 : 1,583.85 = 510.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.48/1,583.85 = 510.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.48x = 1,583.85 × 510.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.48x = 807,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,826.85/1,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.92

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