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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.88 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.92, 1,586.88 and 571.20 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.92 : 1,586.88 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.92/1,586.88 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.92x = 1,586.88 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.92x = 906,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,425.86/1,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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