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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.50, 1,529.81 and 587.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.50, 1,529.81 and 587.75 is: 880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.50 : 1,529.81 = 587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.50/1,529.81 = 587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.50x = 1,529.81 × 587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.50x = 899,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,139.65/1,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.22

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