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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.46, 1,381.62 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.46, 1,381.62 and 587.46 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.46 : 1,381.62 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.46/1,381.62 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.46x = 1,381.62 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.46x = 811,646.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,646.49/1,001.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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