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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.68, 1,586.52 and 288.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.68, 1,586.52 and 288.18 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.68 : 1,586.52 = 288.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.68/1,586.52 = 288.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.68x = 1,586.52 × 288.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.68x = 457,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,203.33/1,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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