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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.84, 1,586.80 and 481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.84, 1,586.80 and 481.12 is: 721.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.84 : 1,586.80 = 481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.84/1,586.80 = 481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.84x = 1,586.80 × 481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.84x = 763,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,441.22/1,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.70

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