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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.80, 1,587.34 and 441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.80, 1,587.34 and 441.80 is: 662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.80 : 1,587.34 = 441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.80/1,587.34 = 441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.80x = 1,587.34 × 441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.80x = 701,286.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,286.81/1,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.97

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