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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.57, 1,587.17 and 442.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.57, 1,587.17 and 442.11 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.57 : 1,587.17 = 442.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.57/1,587.17 = 442.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.57x = 1,587.17 × 442.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.57x = 701,700.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,700.61/1,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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