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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.11, 1,421.46 and 588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.11, 1,421.46 and 588.12 is: 811.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.11 : 1,421.46 = 588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.11/1,421.46 = 588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.11x = 1,421.46 × 588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.11x = 835,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,989.06/1,030.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.55

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