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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.65, 1,423.77 and 589.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.65, 1,423.77 and 589.69 is: 813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.65 : 1,423.77 = 589.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.65/1,423.77 = 589.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.65x = 1,423.77 × 589.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.65x = 839,582.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,582.93/1,031.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.83

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