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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003, 1,384.14 and 589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003, 1,384.14 and 589 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003 : 1,384.14 = 589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003/1,384.14 = 589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003x = 1,384.14 × 589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003x = 815,258.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,258.46/1,003
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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