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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.49, 1,586.52 and 570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.49, 1,586.52 and 570.87 is: 855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.49 : 1,586.52 = 570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.49/1,586.52 = 570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.49x = 1,586.52 × 570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.49x = 905,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,696.67/1,058.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.65

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