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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.85, 1,587.79 and 510.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.85, 1,587.79 and 510.41 is: 766.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.85 : 1,587.79 = 510.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.85/1,587.79 = 510.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.85x = 1,587.79 × 510.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.85x = 810,429.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,429.46/1,057.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.11

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