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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.08, 1,420.25 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.08, 1,420.25 and 587.13 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.08 : 1,420.25 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.08/1,420.25 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.08x = 1,420.25 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.08x = 833,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,868.45/1,029.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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