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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.89, 1,421.24 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.89, 1,421.24 and 587.72 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.89 : 1,421.24 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.89/1,421.24 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.89x = 1,421.24 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.89x = 835,281.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,281.13/1,029.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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