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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.65, 1,586.10 and 441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.65, 1,586.10 and 441.03 is: 661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.65 : 1,586.10 = 441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.65/1,586.10 = 441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.65x = 1,586.10 × 441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.65x = 699,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,517.68/1,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.39

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