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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.54, 1,584.99 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.54, 1,584.99 and 570.11 is: 853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.54 : 1,584.99 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.54/1,584.99 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.54x = 1,584.99 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.54x = 903,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,610.72/1,058.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.64

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