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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.71, 1,421.01 and 587.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.71, 1,421.01 and 587.66 is: 810.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.71 : 1,421.01 = 587.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.71/1,421.01 = 587.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.71x = 1,421.01 × 587.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.71x = 835,063.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,063.63/1,029.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.97

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