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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.71, 1,422.33 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.71, 1,422.33 and 588.66 is: 812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.71 : 1,422.33 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.71/1,422.33 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.71x = 1,422.33 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.71x = 837,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,261.24/1,030.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.31

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