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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.40 and 480.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.40 and 480.78 is: 720.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,586.40 = 480.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,586.40 = 480.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,586.40 × 480.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 762,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,709.39/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.95

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