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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.43, 1,545.51 and 591.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.43, 1,545.51 and 591.11 is: 887.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.43 : 1,545.51 = 591.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.43/1,545.51 = 591.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.43x = 1,545.51 × 591.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.43x = 913,575.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,575.39/1,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.46

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