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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.37, 1,420.59 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.37, 1,420.59 and 587.30 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.37 : 1,420.59 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.37/1,420.59 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.37x = 1,420.59 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.37x = 834,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,312.51/1,029.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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