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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.02, 1,428.32 and 586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.02, 1,428.32 and 586.97 is: 810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.02 : 1,428.32 = 586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.02/1,428.32 = 586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.02x = 1,428.32 × 586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.02x = 838,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,378.79/1,035.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.02

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