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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.64, 1,586.90 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.64, 1,586.90 and 570.12 is: 855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.64 : 1,586.90 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.64/1,586.90 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.64x = 1,586.90 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.64x = 904,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,723.43/1,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.42

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