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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.10 and 587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.48, 1,462.10 and 587.39 is: 810.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.48 : 1,462.10 = 587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.48/1,462.10 = 587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.48x = 1,462.10 × 587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.48x = 858,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,812.67/1,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.60

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