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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.59, 1,585.98 and 441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.59, 1,585.98 and 441.32 is: 661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.59 : 1,585.98 = 441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.59/1,585.98 = 441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.59x = 1,585.98 × 441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.59x = 699,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,916.76/1,057.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.80

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