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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.70, 1,420.63 and 587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.70, 1,420.63 and 587.44 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.70 : 1,420.63 = 587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.70/1,420.63 = 587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.70x = 1,420.63 × 587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.70x = 834,534.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,534.89/1,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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