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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.54, 1,462.20 and 587.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.54, 1,462.20 and 587.47 is: 810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.54 : 1,462.20 = 587.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.54/1,462.20 = 587.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.54x = 1,462.20 × 587.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.54x = 858,998.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,998.63/1,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.73

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