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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.84, 1,585.87 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.84, 1,585.87 and 441.16 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.84 : 1,585.87 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.84/1,585.87 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.84x = 1,585.87 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.84x = 699,622.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,622.41/1,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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