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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.48, 1,423.08 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.48, 1,423.08 and 589.22 is: 812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.48 : 1,423.08 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.48/1,423.08 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.48x = 1,423.08 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.48x = 838,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,507.20/1,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.92

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