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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.79, 1,586.73 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.79, 1,586.73 and 441.54 is: 662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.79 : 1,586.73 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.79/1,586.73 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.79x = 1,586.73 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.79x = 700,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,604.76/1,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.33

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