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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.46, 1,420.66 and 587.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.46, 1,420.66 and 587.37 is: 810.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.46 : 1,420.66 = 587.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.46/1,420.66 = 587.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.46x = 1,420.66 × 587.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.46x = 834,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,453.06/1,029.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.57

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