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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.30, 1,420.48 and 587.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.30, 1,420.48 and 587.24 is: 810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.30 : 1,420.48 = 587.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.30/1,420.48 = 587.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.30x = 1,420.48 × 587.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.30x = 834,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,162.68/1,029.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.42

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