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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.17 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.31, 1,423.17 and 589.17 is: 813.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.31 : 1,423.17 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.31/1,423.17 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.31x = 1,423.17 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.31x = 838,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,489.07/1,031.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.03

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