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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.61, 1,423.68 and 589.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.61, 1,423.68 and 589.66 is: 813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.61 : 1,423.68 = 589.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.61/1,423.68 = 589.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.61x = 1,423.68 × 589.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.61x = 839,487.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,487.15/1,031.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.76

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