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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.85, 1,422.69 and 588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.85, 1,422.69 and 588.67 is: 812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.85 : 1,422.69 = 588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.85/1,422.69 = 588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.85x = 1,422.69 × 588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.85x = 837,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,490.81/1,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.43

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