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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.74, 1,422.30 and 588.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.74, 1,422.30 and 588.66 is: 812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.74 : 1,422.30 = 588.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.74/1,422.30 = 588.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.74x = 1,422.30 × 588.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.74x = 837,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,251.12/1,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.28

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