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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,587.03 and 441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,587.03 and 441.48 is: 662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,587.03 = 441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,587.03 = 441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,587.03 × 441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 700,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,643.83/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.29

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