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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.45, 1,461.97 and 587.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.45, 1,461.97 and 587.41 is: 810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.45 : 1,461.97 = 587.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.45/1,461.97 = 587.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.45x = 1,461.97 × 587.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.45x = 858,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,775.80/1,059.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.59

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