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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.31 and 588.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.92, 1,422.31 and 588.51 is: 811.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.92 : 1,422.31 = 588.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.92/1,422.31 = 588.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.92x = 1,422.31 × 588.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.92x = 837,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,043.66/1,030.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.94

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