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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.85 and 399.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.85 and 399.78 is: 599.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,586.85 = 399.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,586.85 = 399.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,586.85 × 399.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 634,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,390.89/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.66

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