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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.12, 1,461.60 and 587.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.12, 1,461.60 and 587.06 is: 810.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.12 : 1,461.60 = 587.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.12/1,461.60 = 587.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.12x = 1,461.60 × 587.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.12x = 858,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,039.59/1,059.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.14

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