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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.59 and 587.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.59 and 587.74 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,462.59 = 587.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,462.59 = 587.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,462.59 × 587.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 859,622.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,622.27/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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