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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.14, 1,421.69 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.14, 1,421.69 and 588.18 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.14 : 1,421.69 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.14/1,421.69 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.14x = 1,421.69 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.14x = 836,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,209.62/1,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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