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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.34, 1,420.38 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.34, 1,420.38 and 587.20 is: 810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.34 : 1,420.38 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.34/1,420.38 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.34x = 1,420.38 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.34x = 834,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,047.14/1,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.27

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