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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.96, 1,586.54 and 619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.96, 1,586.54 and 619.37 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.96 : 1,586.54 = 619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.96/1,586.54 = 619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.96x = 1,586.54 × 619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.96x = 982,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,655.28/1,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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