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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.19, 1,423.16 and 589.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.19, 1,423.16 and 589.15 is: 813.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.19 : 1,423.16 = 589.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.19/1,423.16 = 589.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.19x = 1,423.16 × 589.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.19x = 838,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,454.71/1,031.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.09

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