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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.83, 1,586.85 and 288.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.83, 1,586.85 and 288.33 is: 432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.83 : 1,586.85 = 288.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.83/1,586.85 = 288.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.83x = 1,586.85 × 288.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.83x = 457,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,536.46/1,057.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.52

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