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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.16, 1,421.61 and 588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.16, 1,421.61 and 588.32 is: 811.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.16 : 1,421.61 = 588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.16/1,421.61 = 588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.16x = 1,421.61 × 588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.16x = 836,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,361.60/1,030.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.88

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