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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.84, 1,587 and 509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.84, 1,587 and 509.56 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.84 : 1,587 = 509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.84/1,587 = 509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.84x = 1,587 × 509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.84x = 808,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,671.72/1,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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