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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.67, 1,586.78 and 441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.67, 1,586.78 and 441.17 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.67 : 1,586.78 = 441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.67/1,586.78 = 441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.67x = 1,586.78 × 441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.67x = 700,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,039.73/1,057.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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