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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,585.93 and 440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,585.93 and 440.89 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,585.93 = 440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,585.93 = 440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,585.93 × 440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 699,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,220.68/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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