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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.51, 1,586.60 and 509.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.51, 1,586.60 and 509.75 is: 764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.51 : 1,586.60 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.51/1,586.60 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.51x = 1,586.60 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.51x = 808,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,769.35/1,057.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.79

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