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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.34, 1,461.85 and 587.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.34, 1,461.85 and 587.21 is: 810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.34 : 1,461.85 = 587.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.34/1,461.85 = 587.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.34x = 1,461.85 × 587.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.34x = 858,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,410.00/1,059.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.33

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