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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.07, 1,421.51 and 587.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.07, 1,421.51 and 587.95 is: 811.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.07 : 1,421.51 = 587.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.07/1,421.51 = 587.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.07x = 1,421.51 × 587.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.07x = 835,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,770.31/1,030.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.37

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