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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.16, 1,420.23 and 587.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.16, 1,420.23 and 587.32 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.16 : 1,420.23 = 587.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.16/1,420.23 = 587.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.16x = 1,420.23 × 587.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.16x = 834,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,129.48/1,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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