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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.79, 1,424.15 and 589.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.79, 1,424.15 and 589.85 is: 814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.79 : 1,424.15 = 589.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.79/1,424.15 = 589.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.79x = 1,424.15 × 589.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.79x = 840,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,024.81/1,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.14

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