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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.29 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.57, 1,429.29 and 587.52 is: 810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.57 : 1,429.29 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.57/1,429.29 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.57x = 1,429.29 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.57x = 839,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,736.46/1,035.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.89

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