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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.54, 1,459.40 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.54, 1,459.40 and 585.44 is: 807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.54 : 1,459.40 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.54/1,459.40 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.54x = 1,459.40 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.54x = 854,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,383.11/1,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.90

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