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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.05, 1,419.99 and 586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.05, 1,419.99 and 586.94 is: 809.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.05 : 1,419.99 = 586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.05/1,419.99 = 586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.05x = 1,419.99 × 586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.05x = 833,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,448.93/1,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.92

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