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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.88, 1,587.48 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.88, 1,587.48 and 732.64 is: 1,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.88 : 1,587.48 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.88/1,587.48 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.88x = 1,587.48 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.88x = 1,163,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,051.35/1,057.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.42

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