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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.53 and 587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.14, 1,429.53 and 587.97 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.14 : 1,429.53 = 587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.14/1,429.53 = 587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.14x = 1,429.53 × 587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.14x = 840,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,520.75/1,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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