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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.37, 1,422.02 and 588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.37, 1,422.02 and 588.34 is: 811.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.37 : 1,422.02 = 588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.37/1,422.02 = 588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.37x = 1,422.02 × 588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.37x = 836,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,628.31/1,030.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.97

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