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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.12 and 570.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.02, 1,587.12 and 570.97 is: 856.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.02 : 1,587.12 = 570.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.02/1,587.12 = 570.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.02x = 1,587.12 × 570.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.02x = 906,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,197.91/1,058.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.50

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