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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.73, 1,459.57 and 585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.73, 1,459.57 and 585.62 is: 808.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.73 : 1,459.57 = 585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.73/1,459.57 = 585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.73x = 1,459.57 × 585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.73x = 854,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,746.09/1,057.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.10

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