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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.94, 1,587.57 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.94, 1,587.57 and 510.18 is: 765.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.94 : 1,587.57 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.94/1,587.57 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.94x = 1,587.57 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.94x = 809,938.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,938.60/1,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.58

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