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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.97, 1,586.28 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.97, 1,586.28 and 442.10 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.97 : 1,586.28 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.97/1,586.28 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.97x = 1,586.28 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.97x = 701,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,294.39/1,057.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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