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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.76, 1,586.76 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.76, 1,586.76 and 571.52 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.76 : 1,586.76 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.76/1,586.76 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.76x = 1,586.76 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.76x = 906,865.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,865.08/1,057.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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