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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.71, 1,585.61 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.71, 1,585.61 and 600.75 is: 900.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.71 : 1,585.61 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.71/1,585.61 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.71x = 1,585.61 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.71x = 952,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,552.20/1,057.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.58

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