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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.61, 1,462.11 and 587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.61, 1,462.11 and 587.39 is: 810.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.61 : 1,462.11 = 587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.61/1,462.11 = 587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.61x = 1,462.11 × 587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.61x = 858,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,828.79/1,059.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.51

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