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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.84, 1,587.18 and 510.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.84, 1,587.18 and 510.50 is: 765.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.84 : 1,587.18 = 510.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.84/1,587.18 = 510.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.84x = 1,587.18 × 510.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.84x = 810,255.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,255.39/1,057.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.95

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