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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.49, 1,459.32 and 585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.49, 1,459.32 and 585.38 is: 807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.49 : 1,459.32 = 585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.49/1,459.32 = 585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.49x = 1,459.32 × 585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.49x = 854,250.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,250.71/1,057.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.81

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