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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.01, 1,422.73 and 588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.01, 1,422.73 and 588.84 is: 812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.01 : 1,422.73 = 588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.01/1,422.73 = 588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.01x = 1,422.73 × 588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.01x = 837,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,755.73/1,031.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.56

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