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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.44, 1,420.65 and 587.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.44, 1,420.65 and 587.31 is: 810.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.44 : 1,420.65 = 587.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.44/1,420.65 = 587.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.44x = 1,420.65 × 587.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.44x = 834,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,361.95/1,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.50

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