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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.35, 1,461.99 and 587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.35, 1,461.99 and 587.39 is: 810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.35 : 1,461.99 = 587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.35/1,461.99 = 587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.35x = 1,461.99 × 587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.35x = 858,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,760.86/1,059.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.65

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