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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,584.77 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,584.77 and 570.51 is: 854.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,584.77 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,584.77 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,584.77 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 904,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,124.28/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.89

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