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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.03, 1,461.48 and 586.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.03, 1,461.48 and 586.95 is: 810.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.03 : 1,461.48 = 586.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.03/1,461.48 = 586.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.03x = 1,461.48 × 586.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.03x = 857,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,815.69/1,059.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.00

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