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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.82, 1,587.38 and 510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.82, 1,587.38 and 510.06 is: 765.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.82 : 1,587.38 = 510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.82/1,587.38 = 510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.82x = 1,587.38 × 510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.82x = 809,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,652.38/1,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.40

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