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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.27, 1,423.17 and 589.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.27, 1,423.17 and 589.21 is: 813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.27 : 1,423.17 = 589.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.27/1,423.17 = 589.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.27x = 1,423.17 × 589.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.27x = 838,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,542.44/1,031.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.12

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