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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.74 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.74 and 588.96 is: 812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.92 : 1,422.74 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.92/1,422.74 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.92x = 1,422.74 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.92x = 837,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,931.31/1,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.80

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