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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.08, 1,461.54 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.08, 1,461.54 and 587.04 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.08 : 1,461.54 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.08/1,461.54 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.08x = 1,461.54 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.08x = 857,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,982.44/1,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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