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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.32, 1,421.48 and 588.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.32, 1,421.48 and 588.04 is: 811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.32 : 1,421.48 = 588.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.32/1,421.48 = 588.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.32x = 1,421.48 × 588.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.32x = 835,887.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,887.10/1,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.29

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