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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.26, 1,461.72 and 587.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.26, 1,461.72 and 587.14 is: 810.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.26 : 1,461.72 = 587.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.26/1,461.72 = 587.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.26x = 1,461.72 × 587.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.26x = 858,234.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,234.28/1,059.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.22

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