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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.01, 1,419.94 and 586.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.01, 1,419.94 and 586.90 is: 809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.01 : 1,419.94 = 586.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.01/1,419.94 = 586.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.01x = 1,419.94 × 586.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.01x = 833,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,362.79/1,029.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.87

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