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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.81, 1,421.11 and 587.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.81, 1,421.11 and 587.76 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.81 : 1,421.11 = 587.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.81/1,421.11 = 587.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.81x = 1,421.11 × 587.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.81x = 835,267.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,267.02/1,029.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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