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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.68, 1,587.08 and 595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.68, 1,587.08 and 595.20 is: 893.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.68 : 1,587.08 = 595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.68/1,587.08 = 595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.68x = 1,587.08 × 595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.68x = 944,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,630.02/1,057.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.12

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