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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.63, 1,422.76 and 588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.63, 1,422.76 and 588.45 is: 812.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.63 : 1,422.76 = 588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.63/1,422.76 = 588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.63x = 1,422.76 × 588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.63x = 837,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,216.09/1,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.33

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