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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030, 1,421.48 and 587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030, 1,421.48 and 587.80 is: 811.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030 : 1,421.48 = 587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030/1,421.48 = 587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030x = 1,421.48 × 587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030x = 835,545.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,545.94/1,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.21

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