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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.52, 1,420.65 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.52, 1,420.65 and 587.34 is: 810.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.52 : 1,420.65 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.52/1,420.65 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.52x = 1,420.65 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.52x = 834,404.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,404.57/1,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.48

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