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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.18, 1,419.92 and 586.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.18, 1,419.92 and 586.77 is: 809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.18 : 1,419.92 = 586.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.18/1,419.92 = 586.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.18x = 1,419.92 × 586.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.18x = 833,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,157.89/1,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.54

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