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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.96, 1,586.94 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.96, 1,586.94 and 327.59 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.96 : 1,586.94 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.96/1,586.94 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.96x = 1,586.94 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.96x = 519,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,873.23/1,057.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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