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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,459.37 and 585.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,459.37 and 585.45 is: 807.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,459.37 = 585.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,459.37 = 585.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,459.37 × 585.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 854,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,388.17/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.91

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