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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.53, 1,420.84 and 587.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.53, 1,420.84 and 587.57 is: 810.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.53 : 1,420.84 = 587.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.53/1,420.84 = 587.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.53x = 1,420.84 × 587.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.53x = 834,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,845.04/1,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.90

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