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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.92, 1,421.19 and 587.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.92, 1,421.19 and 587.79 is: 811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.92 : 1,421.19 = 587.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.92/1,421.19 = 587.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.92x = 1,421.19 × 587.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.92x = 835,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,361.27/1,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.10

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