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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.76, 1,577.40 and 1,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.76, 1,577.40 and 1,008.08 is: 1,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.76 : 1,577.40 = 1,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.76/1,577.40 = 1,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.76x = 1,577.40 × 1,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.76x = 1,590,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,145.39/1,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.31

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