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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.55, 1,586.13 and 441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.55, 1,586.13 and 441.10 is: 661.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.55 : 1,586.13 = 441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.55/1,586.13 = 441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.55x = 1,586.13 × 441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.55x = 699,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,634.01/1,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.56

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