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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.75, 1,459.64 and 585.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.75, 1,459.64 and 585.61 is: 808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.75 : 1,459.64 = 585.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.75/1,459.64 = 585.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.75x = 1,459.64 × 585.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.75x = 854,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,777.60/1,057.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.11

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