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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.61 and 1,033.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.61 and 1,033.44 is: 1,550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.74 : 1,586.61 = 1,033.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.74/1,586.61 = 1,033.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.74x = 1,586.61 × 1,033.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.74x = 1,639,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,666.24/1,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.16

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