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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.54, 1,420.85 and 587.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.54, 1,420.85 and 587.58 is: 810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.54 : 1,420.85 = 587.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.54/1,420.85 = 587.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.54x = 1,420.85 × 587.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.54x = 834,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,860.11/1,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.91

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