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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.78, 1,421.01 and 587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.78, 1,421.01 and 587.70 is: 810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.78 : 1,421.01 = 587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.78/1,421.01 = 587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.78x = 1,421.01 × 587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.78x = 835,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,127.58/1,029.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.98

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