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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.64, 1,585.92 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.64, 1,585.92 and 441.18 is: 661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.64 : 1,585.92 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.64/1,585.92 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.64x = 1,585.92 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.64x = 699,676.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,676.19/1,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.55

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