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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.43, 1,422.09 and 588.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.43, 1,422.09 and 588.48 is: 812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.43 : 1,422.09 = 588.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.43/1,422.09 = 588.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.43x = 1,422.09 × 588.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.43x = 836,871.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,871.52/1,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.16

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