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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.17, 1,421.64 and 588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.17, 1,421.64 and 588.11 is: 811.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.17 : 1,421.64 = 588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.17/1,421.64 = 588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.17x = 1,421.64 × 588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.17x = 836,084.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,084.25/1,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.60

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