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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.92, 1,420.94 and 587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.92, 1,420.94 and 587.51 is: 810.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.92 : 1,420.94 = 587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.92/1,420.94 = 587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.92x = 1,420.94 × 587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.92x = 834,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,806.42/1,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.56

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