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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.09, 1,422.90 and 589.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.09, 1,422.90 and 589.00 is: 812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.09 : 1,422.90 = 589.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.09/1,422.90 = 589.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.09x = 1,422.90 × 589.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.09x = 838,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,084.54/1,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.82

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