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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.47, 1,421.73 and 588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.47, 1,421.73 and 588.34 is: 811.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.47 : 1,421.73 = 588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.47/1,421.73 = 588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.47x = 1,421.73 × 588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.47x = 836,460.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,460.63/1,030.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.73

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