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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.53 and 587.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.84, 1,462.53 and 587.71 is: 811.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.84 : 1,462.53 = 587.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.84/1,462.53 = 587.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.84x = 1,462.53 × 587.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.84x = 859,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,543.51/1,059.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.01

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