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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.79, 1,586.92 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.79, 1,586.92 and 317.37 is: 476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.79 : 1,586.92 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.79/1,586.92 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.79x = 1,586.92 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.79x = 503,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,639.21/1,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.13

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