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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.79, 1,587.09 and 441.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.79, 1,587.09 and 441.33 is: 662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.79 : 1,587.09 = 441.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.79/1,587.09 = 441.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.79x = 1,587.09 × 441.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.79x = 700,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,430.43/1,057.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.16

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