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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.90, 1,586.40 and 441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.90, 1,586.40 and 441.40 is: 661.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.90 : 1,586.40 = 441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.90/1,586.40 = 441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.90x = 1,586.40 × 441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.90x = 700,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,236.96/1,057.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.91

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