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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.79 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.74, 1,586.79 and 441.42 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.74 : 1,586.79 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.74/1,586.79 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.74x = 1,586.79 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.74x = 700,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,440.84/1,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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