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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.78, 1,586.40 and 472.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.78, 1,586.40 and 472.45 is: 708.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.78 : 1,586.40 = 472.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.78/1,586.40 = 472.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.78x = 1,586.40 × 472.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.78x = 749,494.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,494.68/1,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.55

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