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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.49 and 587.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.28, 1,420.49 and 587.15 is: 810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.28 : 1,420.49 = 587.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.28/1,420.49 = 587.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.28x = 1,420.49 × 587.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.28x = 834,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,045.72/1,029.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.32

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