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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.29 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.29 and 588.51 is: 812.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.62 : 1,422.29 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.62/1,422.29 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.62x = 1,422.29 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.62x = 837,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,028.95/1,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.16

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