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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.23, 1,461.70 and 587.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.23, 1,461.70 and 587.11 is: 810.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.23 : 1,461.70 = 587.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.23/1,461.70 = 587.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.23x = 1,461.70 × 587.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.23x = 858,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,178.69/1,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.19

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