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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.00, 1,461.38 and 586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.00, 1,461.38 and 586.91 is: 809.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.00 : 1,461.38 = 586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.00/1,461.38 = 586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.00x = 1,461.38 × 586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.00x = 857,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,695.60/1,059.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.91

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