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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.20, 1,461.73 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.20, 1,461.73 and 587.13 is: 810.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.20 : 1,461.73 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.20/1,461.73 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.20x = 1,461.73 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.20x = 858,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,224.07/1,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.26

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