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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.04, 1,419.98 and 586.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.04, 1,419.98 and 586.83 is: 809.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.04 : 1,419.98 = 586.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.04/1,419.98 = 586.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.04x = 1,419.98 × 586.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.04x = 833,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,284.57/1,029.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.77

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