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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.20, 1,422.90 and 589.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.20, 1,422.90 and 589.02 is: 812.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.20 : 1,422.90 = 589.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.20/1,422.90 = 589.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.20x = 1,422.90 × 589.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.20x = 838,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,116.56/1,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.76

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