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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.38, 1,420.52 and 587.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.38, 1,420.52 and 587.27 is: 810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.38 : 1,420.52 = 587.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.38/1,420.52 = 587.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.38x = 1,420.52 × 587.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.38x = 834,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,228.78/1,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.42

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