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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.91, 1,531.94 and 588.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.91, 1,531.94 and 588.75 is: 882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.91 : 1,531.94 = 588.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.91/1,531.94 = 588.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.91x = 1,531.94 × 588.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.91x = 901,926.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,926.73/1,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.59

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