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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.88, 1,462.58 and 587.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.88, 1,462.58 and 587.77 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.88 : 1,462.58 = 587.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.88/1,462.58 = 587.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.88x = 1,462.58 × 587.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.88x = 859,660.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,660.65/1,059.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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