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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.33, 1,420.40 and 587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.33, 1,420.40 and 587.16 is: 810.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.33 : 1,420.40 = 587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.33/1,420.40 = 587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.33x = 1,420.40 × 587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.33x = 834,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,003.53/1,029.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.24

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