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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.97, 1,421.38 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.97, 1,421.38 and 587.91 is: 811.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.97 : 1,421.38 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.97/1,421.38 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.97x = 1,421.38 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.97x = 835,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,643.52/1,029.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.33

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