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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.56, 1,459.51 and 585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.56, 1,459.51 and 585.48 is: 808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.56 : 1,459.51 = 585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.56/1,459.51 = 585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.56x = 1,459.51 × 585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.56x = 854,503.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,503.69/1,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.00

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