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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.86, 1,586.99 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.86, 1,586.99 and 441.23 is: 661.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.86 : 1,586.99 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.86/1,586.99 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.86x = 1,586.99 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.86x = 700,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,227.60/1,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.93

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