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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.80, 1,584.92 and 508.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.80, 1,584.92 and 508.79 is: 762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.80 : 1,584.92 = 508.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.80/1,584.92 = 508.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.80x = 1,584.92 × 508.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.80x = 806,380.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,380.98/1,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.32

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