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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.60, 1,586.28 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.60, 1,586.28 and 441.40 is: 662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.60 : 1,586.28 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.60/1,586.28 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.60x = 1,586.28 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.60x = 700,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,183.99/1,057.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.05

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