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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.33, 1,461.87 and 587.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.33, 1,461.87 and 587.23 is: 810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.33 : 1,461.87 = 587.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.33/1,461.87 = 587.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.33x = 1,461.87 × 587.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.33x = 858,450.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,450.27/1,059.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.37

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