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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.73, 1,462.52 and 587.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.73, 1,462.52 and 587.68 is: 811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.73 : 1,462.52 = 587.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.73/1,462.52 = 587.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.73x = 1,462.52 × 587.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.73x = 859,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,493.75/1,059.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.05

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