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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.30 and 588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.62, 1,422.30 and 588.52 is: 812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.62 : 1,422.30 = 588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.62/1,422.30 = 588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.62x = 1,422.30 × 588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.62x = 837,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,052.00/1,030.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.18

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