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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.52, 1,462.13 and 587.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.52, 1,462.13 and 587.42 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.52 : 1,462.13 = 587.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.52/1,462.13 = 587.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.52x = 1,462.13 × 587.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.52x = 858,874.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,874.16/1,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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